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I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.
In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a read more
Before you make a friend, eate a bushell of salt with him.
[Before you make a friend, eat a bushel of salt with him.]
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.
Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.
