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Old men go to Death, Death comes to Young men.
Old men go to Death, Death comes to Young men.
Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.
Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
Whenever you see a fellow-creature in trouble, remember that he
is a man.
Whenever you see a fellow-creature in trouble, remember that he
is a man.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
