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He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of read more
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower,
safety.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
