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The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The bird that hath been limed in a bush
With trembling wing misdoubteth every bush.
The bird that hath been limed in a bush
With trembling wing misdoubteth every bush.
The abuse of cabmen in a block.
The abuse of cabmen in a block.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.
That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.