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The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
To paly ashes.
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.]
The rage of a wild boar is able to spoil more then one wood.
The rage of a wild boar is able to spoil more then one wood.
You rub the sore
When you should bring the plaster!
You rub the sore
When you should bring the plaster!
Our praises are our wages.
Our praises are our wages.
Young in limbs, in judgment old.
Young in limbs, in judgment old.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
