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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!
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
They that know one another salute a farre off.
They that know one another salute a farre off.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.
Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.
My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.
