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Who like sour fruit to stir their veins' salt tides.
Who like sour fruit to stir their veins' salt tides.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
Presents of love fear not to be ill taken of strangers.
Presents of love fear not to be ill taken of strangers.
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.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
