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We frolic while 'tis May.
We frolic while 'tis May.
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
The filth under the white snow, the sunne discovers.
The filth under the white snow, the sunne discovers.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
Hit the nail on the head.
Hit the nail on the head.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.