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Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Breathes there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach their course to steer,
Yet run himself read more
Breathes there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach their course to steer,
Yet run himself life's mad career
Wild as the wave?
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
He that endures is not overcome.
He that endures is not overcome.
The best bred have the best portion.
The best bred have the best portion.
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.
