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That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.
Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it read more
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it lies.
Who dainties love shall beggars prove.
Who dainties love shall beggars prove.
Weeds are shallow-rooted,
Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden,
And choke the herbs for want read more
Weeds are shallow-rooted,
Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden,
And choke the herbs for want of husbandry.
I must be cruel only to be kind.
I must be cruel only to be kind.
