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Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
The ofspring of those that are very young, or very old, lasts
not.
The ofspring of those that are very young, or very old, lasts
not.
Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
Love makes a good eye squint.
Love makes a good eye squint.
