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By that sin fell the angels.
By that sin fell the angels.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Cities seldome change Religion only.
Cities seldome change Religion only.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
As Love and I late harbour'd in one inn,
With proverbs thus each other entertain;
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As Love and I late harbour'd in one inn,
With proverbs thus each other entertain;
"In love there is no lack," thus I begin;
"Fair words make fools," replieth he again;
"Who spares to speak doth spare to speed," quoth I;
"As well," saith he, "too forward as too slow";
"Fortune assists the boldest," I reply;
"A hasty man," quote he, "ne'er wanted woe";
"Labour is light where love," quote I, "doth pay";
"Light burden's heavy, if far borne";
Quoth I, "The main lost, cast the by away";
"Y'have spun a fair thread," he replies in scorn.
And having thus awhile each other thwarted
Fools as we met, so fools again we parted.
