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 When I am at Rome I fast as the Romans do; when I am at Milan I 
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 When I am at Rome I fast as the Romans do; when I am at Milan I 
do not fast. So likewise you, whatever church you come to, 
observe the custom of the place, if you would neither give 
offence to others, nor take offence from them. 
 To Rome for everything.
 [Sp., Y a Roma pro todo.]  
 To Rome for everything.
 [Sp., Y a Roma pro todo.] 
 When I am at Rome, I fast on a Saturday: when I am at Milan I do 
not. Do read more 
 When I am at Rome, I fast on a Saturday: when I am at Milan I do 
not. Do the same. Follow the custom of the church where you 
are. 
 I had rather be a dog and bay the moon
 Than such a Roman.  
 I had rather be a dog and bay the moon
 Than such a Roman. 
 Rome, Rome, thou art no more
 As thou hast been!
  On thy seven hills of yore
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 Rome, Rome, thou art no more
 As thou hast been!
  On thy seven hills of yore
   Thou sat'st a queen. 
 When falls the Coliseum, Rome shall fall;
 And when Rome falls--the World.  
 When falls the Coliseum, Rome shall fall;
 And when Rome falls--the World. 
Every one soon or late comes round by Rome.
Every one soon or late comes round by Rome.
 I am in Rome! Oft as the morning ray
 Visits these eyes, waking at once I cry,
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 I am in Rome! Oft as the morning ray
 Visits these eyes, waking at once I cry,
  Whence this excess of joy? What has befallen me?
   And from within a thrilling voice replies,
    Thou art in Rome! A thousand busy thoughts
     Rush on my mind, a thousand images;
      And I spring up as girt to run a race! 
You cheer my heart, who build as if Rome would be eternal.
You cheer my heart, who build as if Rome would be eternal.