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We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We may outrun,
By violent swiftness, that which we run at,
And lose by over-running.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
A man of three letters, " F U R."
A man of three letters, " F U R."
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.
A trade is better then service.
A trade is better then service.
Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.