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To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to read more
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]
The Chicken is the Countries, but the Citie eats it.
The Chicken is the Countries, but the Citie eats it.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
