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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
His bark is worse than his bite.
His bark is worse than his bite.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
