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He that hath lands hath quarrells.
He that hath lands hath quarrells.
He that staies does the businesse.
He that staies does the businesse.
A full belly neither fights nor flies well.
A full belly neither fights nor flies well.
Sorrow concealed, like an oven stopp'd,
Doth burn the heart to cinders, where it is.
Sorrow concealed, like an oven stopp'd,
Doth burn the heart to cinders, where it is.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
