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Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
Great men have reaching hands.
Great men have reaching hands.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
