Is there a man whose judgment clear, Can others teach the course to steer, Yet runs, himself, life's mad career, Wild as the wave ; Here pause — and, thro' the starting tear, Survey this grave. The poor Inhabitant below Was quick to learn and wise to... Burns - Page 107by Robert Burns - 1889 - 292 pagesFull view - About this book
| Robert Burns - 1786 - 294 pages
...But though tlefs follies laid him • low, And ftain'd his name ! Reader attend — whether thy foul Soars fancy's flights beyond the pole, Or darkling grubs this earthly hole, In low purfuit, Know, prudent, ca.utious,felf-controul Is Wifdom's root. FINIS. jfa *•&+&*&& J GLOSSARY.... | |
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...; But thoughtlefs follies laid him low, And ftain'd his name I \ Reader, attend— whether thy foul Soars fancy's flights beyond the pole, Or darkling grubs this earthly hole, In low purfuit ; Know, prudent, cautious, felf-controul, Is Wifdom's root. OH ON THE Late Captain GROSE's... | |
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...Survey this grave. " The poor inhabitant below Was quick to learn and wise to know, And keenly feit the friendly glow, And softer flame, But thoughtless...stain'd his name ! " Reader, attend — whether thy soul Soars fancy's nights beyond the pole, Or darkling grubs this earthly hole, In low pursuit; Know, prudent,... | |
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