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A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
The silver livery of advised age.
The silver livery of advised age.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
Little losses amaze, great tame.
Little losses amaze, great tame.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
