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It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide read more
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house.
It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.
It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.
I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
As the yeere is, your pot must seeth.
As the yeere is, your pot must seeth.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
