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Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten
May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
All our sweetest hours fly fastest.
All our sweetest hours fly fastest.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
