But men are men; the best sometimes forget.

But men are men; the best sometimes forget.

To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
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To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]

The heart-sick faintness of the hope delayed!

The heart-sick faintness of the hope delayed!

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.

Short boughs, long vintage.

Short boughs, long vintage.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.

Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.

Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.

He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.

He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.