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The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
But, oh! the love that gold must crown!
But, oh! the love that gold must crown!
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Revenge is sweeter than life itself.
Revenge is sweeter than life itself.
