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God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
A great while ago the world begun,
With hey, ho, the wind and the rain;
But that's read more
A great while ago the world begun,
With hey, ho, the wind and the rain;
But that's all one, our play is done,
And we'll strive to please you every day.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
Vertue now is in herbs and stones and words onely.
Vertue now is in herbs and stones and words onely.
Put your toong in your purse.
Put your toong in your purse.
