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A beane in liberty is better then a comfit in prison.
A beane in liberty is better then a comfit in prison.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Great things rush to the destruction of each other.
Great things rush to the destruction of each other.
Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
