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At morn the blackcock trims his jetty wing,
'Tis morning prompts the linnet's blithest lay;
All Nature's read more
At morn the blackcock trims his jetty wing,
'Tis morning prompts the linnet's blithest lay;
All Nature's children feel the matin spring
Of life reviving, with reviving day.
Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.
Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.
Comparisons are odious.
Comparisons are odious.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Be ever engaged, so that whenever the devil calls he may find you
occupied.
Be ever engaged, so that whenever the devil calls he may find you
occupied.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
Common report is not always wrong.
Common report is not always wrong.
