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The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late read more
The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late life by Archdeacon Coxe.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
A smiling face is half the meal.
A smiling face is half the meal.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled read more
Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.
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.]
