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The Scourge of Folly

Consisting of satyricall Epigrams, And others in honour of many noble Persons and worthy friends, together, with a pleasant (though discordant) Descant upon most English Proverbs and others [by John Davies]
Davies, John (1565?-1618)

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[Wishers and Woulders are no good Housholders.]

Wishers and Woulders are no good Housholders.
Yet the best Housholder many times wishes,
He had better meanes to better his dishes.
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