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They succeed, because they think they can.
They succeed, because they think they can.
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!
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.
Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
The March sunne raises but dissolves not.
The March sunne raises but dissolves not.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
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!
