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Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic read more
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
The March sunne raises but dissolves not.
The March sunne raises but dissolves not.
Buy at a faire, but sell at home.
Buy at a faire, but sell at home.
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
