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One stroke fells not an oke.
One stroke fells not an oke.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
His sickness increases from the remedies applied to cure it.
His sickness increases from the remedies applied to cure it.
Just as the felon condemn'd to die--
With a very natural loathing--
Leaving the sheriff to dream read more
Just as the felon condemn'd to die--
With a very natural loathing--
Leaving the sheriff to dream of ropes,
From his gloomy cell in a vision elopes,
To caper on sunny greens and slopes,
Instead of the dance upon nothing.
Give me the soft sigh, whilst the soul-telling eye
Is dimm'd for a time with a tear.
Give me the soft sigh, whilst the soul-telling eye
Is dimm'd for a time with a tear.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
