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Savage bears agree with one another.
Savage bears agree with one another.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
