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Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Truth and oyle are ever above.
Truth and oyle are ever above.
There are more men threatned then stricken.
There are more men threatned then stricken.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
