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Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Love is not found in the market.
Love is not found in the market.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Yeeres know more then bookes.
Yeeres know more then bookes.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.
The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.