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The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
If you must flie, flie well.
If you must flie, flie well.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.