They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.

They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.

There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
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There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.

Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.

Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

Light is that grief which counsel can allay.

Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.

Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.

Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.

Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.

Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.

Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.

Good & quickly seldome meete.

Good & quickly seldome meete.

When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.