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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 the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
With his own weapon do I stab him.
With his own weapon do I stab him.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Of such importance is early training.
Of such importance is early training.
The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.
To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
