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That is never too often repeated which is never sufficiently
learnt.
That is never too often repeated which is never sufficiently
learnt.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.
One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
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.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
