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“Therefore, that ye may merit Men’s praise when your heads are gray, Cling to the good ye have gathered From my teaching that ends to-day. Ye have learned many true sayings And many wise maxims heard, For some ye know the reason, And for some ye must take my word.

But, though ye forget the others, These two hold firm and clear: The first is--‘He that would win must work,’ The second--‘Thou shalt not fear!’ For the vices of a strong man Are pardoned in the end; But he that is born a coward Hath neither foe nor friend!