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O wad some power the giftie gie us
To see oursel's as ithers see us!
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O wad some power the giftie gie us
To see oursel's as ithers see us!
It wad frae monie a blunder free us.
And foolish notion;
What airs in dress and gait wad lea'e us,
And ev'n devotion!
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Cities seldome change Religion only.
Cities seldome change Religion only.
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
