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The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
[Lat., Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labuntur.]
The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
[Lat., Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labuntur.]
Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives it all its flavour.
Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives it all its flavour.
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.
He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.
In time comes he whom God sends.
In time comes he whom God sends.
Poverty needs much, avarice everything.
Poverty needs much, avarice everything.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
