Which he by hook or crook has gather'd
And by his own inventions father'd.

Which he by hook or crook has gather'd
And by his own inventions father'd.

The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.

The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.

While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.

While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.

And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.

And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.

Good is god, but better carries it.

Good is god, but better carries it.

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

God made the country, and man made the town.

God made the country, and man made the town.