I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.

Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.

There is as much love between you and me as between the wolf and
the lamb.

There is as much love between you and me as between the wolf and
the lamb.

Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.

When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.

The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.

The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.