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No mortal man is wise at all times.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.
That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.
Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.
The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Heap on more wood! the wind is chill!
But let it whistle as it will,
We'll keep read more
Heap on more wood! the wind is chill!
But let it whistle as it will,
We'll keep up Christmas merry still.
