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A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]
The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.
Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.