Maxioms by George Herbert
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.
Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.
Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copy fair what time hath blurr'd,
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Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copy fair what time hath blurr'd,
Redeem truth from his jaws: if a soldier,
Chase brave employments with a naked sword
Throughout the world. Fool not, for all may have
If they dare try, a glorious life, or grave.