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In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
You cannot know wine by the barrell.
[You cannot know the wine by the barrel.]
You cannot know wine by the barrell.
[You cannot know the wine by the barrel.]
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.