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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousands takes a specious name,
War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
All soils are not fertile.
All soils are not fertile.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
You made this mess yourself, and now you must eat it all up.
You made this mess yourself, and now you must eat it all up.