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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.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.
A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
