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The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.
What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting read more
Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting her.
The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]
The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
