He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.

He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
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Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
Ride more than thou goest,
Learn more than thou trowest,
Set less than thou throwest;
Leave thy drink and thy whore,
And keep in-a-door,
And thou shalt have more
Than two tens to a score.

There is a devil in every berry of the grape.

There is a devil in every berry of the grape.

In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.

When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.

When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.

There is no evil without its compensation.

There is no evil without its compensation.

And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.

And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.

They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).

They that hold the greatest farmes, pay the least rent (applyed
to rich men that are unthankful to God).

Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.

Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.