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They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.
And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Which he by hook or crook has gather'd
And by his own inventions father'd.
Which he by hook or crook has gather'd
And by his own inventions father'd.
Drink boys, drink boys,
Drive away your sorrow!
Drink boys, drink boys,
Drive away your sorrow!
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.
The sad dislike those who are cheerful, and the cheerful dislike
the melancholy.
The sad dislike those who are cheerful, and the cheerful dislike
the melancholy.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.