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If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousands takes a specious name,
War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
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It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.
Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.
Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.
Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.
