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A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!
Idleness induces caprice.
Idleness induces caprice.
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more read more
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
