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The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.
Labour as long liu'd, pray as even dying.
Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.
Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due
season, will in due season starve.
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due
season, will in due season starve.
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.
