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Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, read more
The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, exclaims, "Thou wast my
only one!"
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Feares are divided in the midst.
Feares are divided in the midst.
