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The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
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.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?