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He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.
A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.
Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.
Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.
He sins not, who is not wilfully a sinner.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
The tongue is not steele, yet it cuts.
The tongue is not steele, yet it cuts.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
