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A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
For the labourer is worthy of his hire.
For the labourer is worthy of his hire.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Go to Jericho.
Let them all go to Jericho,
And ne'er be seen againe.
Go to Jericho.
Let them all go to Jericho,
And ne'er be seen againe.