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When God will, no winde but brings raine.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?
Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?
As many men, so many opinions.
As many men, so many opinions.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.
Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.
Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance.
Every calamity is to be overcome by endurance.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.
