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He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.
God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.
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.
Musick helps not the tooth-ach.
Musick helps not the tooth-ach.
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.
