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Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.
Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousands takes a specious name,
War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.
'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.
