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The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
The Court hath no Almanack.
The Court hath no Almanack.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself read more
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
Dally not with mony or women.
Dally not with mony or women.
We cannot come to honour under Coverlet.
We cannot come to honour under Coverlet.
