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The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.
He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
