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Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
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!
While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.
While I plan, and plan, my hair
Is gray before I know it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.
He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
