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Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.
Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.
But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more
But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.
