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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter,
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He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter,
or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the
snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.
Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.
If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
Everyone puts his fault on the Times.
Everyone puts his fault on the Times.