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'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
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.
The stern delight that warriors feel
In foemen worthy of their steel.
The stern delight that warriors feel
In foemen worthy of their steel.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
