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A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.
A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that read more
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.
Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
