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The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that read more
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
He can at pleasure stint their melody:
Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.
Savage bears agree with one another.
Savage bears agree with one another.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
A faire death honours the whole life.
A faire death honours the whole life.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
Fear not the future, weep not for the past.
Fear not the future, weep not for the past.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
