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I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.
I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.