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Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that read more
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?
With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
Castles are Forrests of stones.
Castles are Forrests of stones.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
