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Whither art thou rushing to destruction?
Whither art thou rushing to destruction?
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
Though last, not least in love, yours, good Trebonius.
Though last, not least in love, yours, good Trebonius.
