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As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
To a boyling pot flies comes not.
[To a boiling pot flies come not.]
To a boyling pot flies comes not.
[To a boiling pot flies come not.]
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
An old dog barks not in vain.
An old dog barks not in vain.
