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None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.
The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
A golden key can open any door.
A golden key can open any door.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
