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There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.
Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.
Providence is better then a rent.
Providence is better then a rent.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.