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There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
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.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.