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Some to the fascination of a name,
Surrender judgment hoodwinked.
Some to the fascination of a name,
Surrender judgment hoodwinked.
Who hath not own'd, with rapture-smitten frame,
The power of grace, the magic of a name.
Who hath not own'd, with rapture-smitten frame,
The power of grace, the magic of a name.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name, like good will, is attained by many actions and may be lost by one.
A good name, like good will, is attained by many actions and may be lost by one.
And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My
name is Legion: for we are read more
And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My
name is Legion: for we are many.
"Whose name was writ in water!" What large laughter
Among the immortals when that word was brought!
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"Whose name was writ in water!" What large laughter
Among the immortals when that word was brought!
Then when his fiery spirit rose flaming after,
High toward the topmost heaven of heavens up-caught!
"All hail! our younger brother!" Shakespeare said,
And Dante nodded his imperial head.
I cannot say the crow is white,
But needs must call a spade a spade.
I cannot say the crow is white,
But needs must call a spade a spade.
My name may have buoyancy enough to float upon the sea of time.
My name may have buoyancy enough to float upon the sea of time.
I can call nothing by name if that is not his name. I call a cat
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I can call nothing by name if that is not his name. I call a cat
a cat, and Rollet a rogue.
[Fr., Je ne puis rien nommer si ce n'est par son nom;
J'appelle un chat un chat, et Rollet un fripon.]