The Chicken is the Countries, but the Citie eats it.

The Chicken is the Countries, but the Citie eats it.

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.

Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.

Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.

Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.

Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.

All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
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All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
But to be lost when sweetest.