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He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.
The tongue walkes where the teeth speede not.
The tongue walkes where the teeth speede not.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
