You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.

You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.

But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.

The hard gives more then he that hath nothing.

The offender never pardons.

The offender never pardons.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

But few prize honour more than money.

But few prize honour more than money.

Of such importance is early training.

Of such importance is early training.

If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.

If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.

The pen is mightier than the sword.

The pen is mightier than the sword.