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The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.
Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
With emptie hands men may no haukes lure.
With emptie hands men may no haukes lure.
What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.