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Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.
The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Ease and honour are seldom bed-fellows.
Ease and honour are seldom bed-fellows.
