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He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Do what you should, not what you may.
And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.
And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
Heresie is the school of pride.
Heresie is the school of pride.
A full belly neither fights nor flies well.
A full belly neither fights nor flies well.
Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked read more
Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.