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He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one,
and love the other; or else read more
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one,
and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise
the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice;
Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice;
Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
