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Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
That is never too often repeated which is never sufficiently
learnt.
That is never too often repeated which is never sufficiently
learnt.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not read more
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
It will please though ten times repeated.
It will please though ten times repeated.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!