Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

We know this to be all nonsense.

We know this to be all nonsense.

All keyes hang not on one girdle.

All keyes hang not on one girdle.

He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.

He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.

When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.

Idle people have the least leisure.

Idle people have the least leisure.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.

He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.

Vertue now is in herbs and stones and words onely.

Vertue now is in herbs and stones and words onely.