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The March sunne raises but dissolves not.
The March sunne raises but dissolves not.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.