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Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
A little Kitchin makes a large house.
A little Kitchin makes a large house.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
