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He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
The plant often removed cannot thrive.
The plant often removed cannot thrive.
The soule needs few things, the body many.
The soule needs few things, the body many.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
As is the mother, so is her daughter.
As is the mother, so is her daughter.
