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I sit within a helmless bark.
I sit within a helmless bark.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee.
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Old age creeps on us ere we think it nigh.
Old age creeps on us ere we think it nigh.
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a read more
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a bushel of salt with him.]
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
