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If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
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.]
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
It is very hard to shave an egge.
It is very hard to shave an egge.
Man is to man a god or a wolf.
Man is to man a god or a wolf.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
