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To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose
under the heaven:
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To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose
under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time
to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a
time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time
to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to
cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a
time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of
peace.
But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.
If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.