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We take no note of time
But from its loss.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
A master of straw eates a servant of steele.
A master of straw eates a servant of steele.
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every read more
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every day explains why.]
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Nothing is so secure as that money will not defeat it.
Nothing is so secure as that money will not defeat it.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
