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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.
One paire of eares drawes dry an hundred tongues.
One paire of eares drawes dry an hundred tongues.
Integrity is praised and starves.
Integrity is praised and starves.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that read more
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
He can at pleasure stint their melody:
Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
