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If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
The mind flies back with a grand recoil
From debts not due till to-morrow.
The mind flies back with a grand recoil
From debts not due till to-morrow.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.
Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
