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To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to read more
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
As the yeere is, your pot must seeth.
As the yeere is, your pot must seeth.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
