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A valiant mans looke is more then a cowards sword.
A valiant mans looke is more then a cowards sword.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
There are games in which it is better to lose than win.
There are games in which it is better to lose than win.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
Common report is not always wrong.
Common report is not always wrong.
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic read more
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.
