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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.
A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
He that will be served must bee patient.
He that will be served must bee patient.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
