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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.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]
There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.
For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.