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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
A man perfect to the finger tips.
A man perfect to the finger tips.
Hell is paved with good intentions.
Hell is paved with good intentions.
I dare do all that may become a man;
Who dares do more is none.
I dare do all that may become a man;
Who dares do more is none.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.
Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
