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Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Hee that is throwne would ever wrestle.
Hee that is throwne would ever wrestle.
Those griefs burn most which gall in secret.
Those griefs burn most which gall in secret.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
A coole mouth, and warme feet, live long.
[A cool mouth, and warm feet, live long.]
A coole mouth, and warme feet, live long.
[A cool mouth, and warm feet, live long.]
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.
Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.