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Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.
Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not read more
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
For murder though it have no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organ.
For murder though it have no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organ.
The soft speeches of the wicked are full of deceit.
The soft speeches of the wicked are full of deceit.
Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
