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He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
We must every one be a man of his own fancy.
We must every one be a man of his own fancy.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.