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In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.
He that praiseth himselfe spattereth himselfe.
He that praiseth himselfe spattereth himselfe.
One stroke fells not an oke.
One stroke fells not an oke.
But men are men; the best sometimes forget.
But men are men; the best sometimes forget.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
But who alas! can love and then be wise?
But who alas! can love and then be wise?
