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 The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is 
entrusted to them.  
 The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is 
entrusted to them. 
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
Fooles give to please all but their owne.
Fooles give to please all but their owne.
 While tears that from repentance flow,
 In bright exhalement reach the skies.  
 While tears that from repentance flow,
 In bright exhalement reach the skies. 
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.
A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.