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So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
The monarch drank that happy hour
The sweetest, noblest draught of power.
The monarch drank that happy hour
The sweetest, noblest draught of power.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
A cherefull looke makes a dish a feast.
[A cheerful look makes a dish a feast.]
A cherefull looke makes a dish a feast.
[A cheerful look makes a dish a feast.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
