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A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.
Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.
Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.
Great men have reaching hands.
Great men have reaching hands.
The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
