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What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
Good & quickly seldome meete.
Good & quickly seldome meete.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Giving is dead, restoring very sicke.
Giving is dead, restoring very sicke.
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
