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He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
He shall find the rugged thistle bursting
Into glossy purples, that outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.
He shall find the rugged thistle bursting
Into glossy purples, that outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.
You will not be a chip the richer.
You will not be a chip the richer.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all.
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.
He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
