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The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
While tears that from repentance flow,
In bright exhalement reach the skies.
While tears that from repentance flow,
In bright exhalement reach the skies.
Breathes there the man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my read more
Breathes there the man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own, my native land!
Whose heart hath ne'er within him burn'd,
As home his footsteps he hath turn'd,
From wandering on a foreign strand!
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
