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The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]
Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]
To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.
To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel!
A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel!
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
