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A pauper traveller will sing before a beggar.
A pauper traveller will sing before a beggar.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
You kick against the goad.
You kick against the goad.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
Folly growes without watering.
Folly growes without watering.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!