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In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.
This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
Man Proposeth, God disposeth.
Man Proposeth, God disposeth.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.