When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.

Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

All are not merry that dance lightly.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.

He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.

He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.

Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.

Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.

He that is at ease seekes dainties.

He that is at ease seekes dainties.

Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.

Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.

To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!

To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!