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 To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat 
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more 
 To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat 
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net. 
 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. 
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
To be too busie gets contempt.
To be too busie gets contempt.
Musick helps not the tooth-ach.
Musick helps not the tooth-ach.
Beare with evill, and expect good.
Beare with evill, and expect good.
 The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes 
it.  
 The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes 
it. 
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.
Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.