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Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.