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I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
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.]
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
A gentlemans grayhound, and a salt-box; seeke them at the fire.
A gentlemans grayhound, and a salt-box; seeke them at the fire.
The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.
The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.