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Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
Too much taking heede is losse.
Too much taking heede is losse.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
Check disease in its approach.
Check disease in its approach.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
