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You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
In every Art it is good to have a master.
In every Art it is good to have a master.
He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
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 that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Simple is the language of truth.
Simple is the language of truth.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
What is not in a man cannot come out of him surely.
What is not in a man cannot come out of him surely.
