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In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
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 will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.
He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.
