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The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
All keyes hang not on one girdle.
All keyes hang not on one girdle.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
