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Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
