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The table robbes more then a thiefe.
The table robbes more then a thiefe.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
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?
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.
Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.