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Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Little wealth, little care.
Little wealth, little care.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.
He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
