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To him that will, waies are not wanting.
To him that will, waies are not wanting.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.
He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.
Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.
Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
The first dish pleaseth all.
The first dish pleaseth all.
In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.
In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.
