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He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
A righteous man regardeth the life of this beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man regardeth the life of this beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.
God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
Their hearts sweat with undivulged guilt.
Their hearts sweat with undivulged guilt.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
