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The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
Poore and liberall, rich and coveteous.
Poore and liberall, rich and coveteous.
Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.
Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
