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For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
The mill cannot grind with water that's past.
The mill cannot grind with water that's past.
Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]
Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
The offender never pardons.
The offender never pardons.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
