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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
Her prentice han' she tried on man,
And then she made the lasses O!
Her prentice han' she tried on man,
And then she made the lasses O!
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
All that shakes falles not.
All that shakes falles not.
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
