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Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.
We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.
Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
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Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.
Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
