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The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable
with interest about thirty years after date.
The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable
with interest about thirty years after date.
Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.
Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before read more
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
No one should be judge in his own cause.
No one should be judge in his own cause.
Who's to look after the keepers?
Who's to look after the keepers?
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
