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The constancy of the benefit of the yeere in their seasons argues
a Deity.
The constancy of the benefit of the yeere in their seasons argues
a Deity.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out
of thy sleep?
Yet a little read more
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out
of thy sleep?
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the
hands to sleep:
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth,
and thy want as an armed man.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the read more
If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will
never be in want; if according to the fashions of the world you
will never be rich.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
