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A journying woman speakes much of all, and all of her.
A journying woman speakes much of all, and all of her.
Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.
Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
It is proper that every man should measure himself by his own
proportion and standard.
It is proper that every man should measure himself by his own
proportion and standard.
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted.
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
