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Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
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.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
Good habits result from resisting temptation.
Good habits result from resisting temptation.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.
Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
