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Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]
Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
The sense of death is most in apprehension.
The sense of death is most in apprehension.
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.
I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.
I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.