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The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.
And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.
But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]