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Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.
In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.
To a boyling pot flies comes not.
[To a boiling pot flies come not.]
To a boyling pot flies comes not.
[To a boiling pot flies come not.]
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.
Deception follows on the heels of deception.
Deception follows on the heels of deception.
Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.
Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
