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He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner read more
No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devil builds a chapel
hard by.]
The back-doore robs the house.
The back-doore robs the house.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
Old age creeps on us ere we think it nigh.
Old age creeps on us ere we think it nigh.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Life ain't all beer and skittles.
Life ain't all beer and skittles.
To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.
To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.
