When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.

Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
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We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

Those who hide can find.

Those who hide can find.

Better do nothing than do ill.

Better do nothing than do ill.

A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.

A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.

Some things are good, some middling, more bad.

Some things are good, some middling, more bad.