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. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
Promising is the eve of giving.
Promising is the eve of giving.
Who like sour fruit to stir their veins' salt tides.
Who like sour fruit to stir their veins' salt tides.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
For washing his hands, none sels his lands.
To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.
To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.