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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!
Who teacheth often learns himself.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
Their hearts sweat with undivulged guilt.
Their hearts sweat with undivulged guilt.
He who would not be indolent, let him fall in love.
He who would not be indolent, let him fall in love.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.