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And we must take the current when it serves;
Or lose our ventures.
And we must take the current when it serves;
Or lose our ventures.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
Never less alone, than when alone.
Never less alone, than when alone.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
