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He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.
Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the
unfortunate.
Myself acquainted with misfortune, I learn to help the
unfortunate.
They have learnt life's lessons.
They have learnt life's lessons.
This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes read more
This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade,
For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!