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Come, shepherd, let us make an honorable retreat; though not with
bag and baggage, yet with scrip and crippage.
Come, shepherd, let us make an honorable retreat; though not with
bag and baggage, yet with scrip and crippage.
With devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.
With devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.
Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
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Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.
Every man has his price.
Every man has his price.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
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.
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them.
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
