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But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
The tongue walkes where the teeth speede not.
The tongue walkes where the teeth speede not.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.
Our praises are our wages.
Our praises are our wages.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
