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Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.
Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.
We make allowance for necessity.
We make allowance for necessity.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
Prevention is better than cure.
Prevention is better than cure.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
