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Let the cobbler stick to his last.
Let the cobbler stick to his last.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
All things in their beeing are good for something.
All things in their beeing are good for something.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
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?
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
[Lat., Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent!]
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
[Lat., Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent!]
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.
Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.