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I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.
I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must read more
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must ride
On horseback after me.
They succeed, because they think they can.
They succeed, because they think they can.
