Poems by William W. Story | ||
[XXXII. Where thou art strong and stout thy friend to thee will show]
Where thou art strong and stout thy friend to thee will show—
Where thou art weak alone is taught thee by thy fee.
Where thou art weak alone is taught thee by thy fee.
Therefore despise him not; but 'neath his battle-axe
See if thy armor ring whole, sound, or 'neath it cracks.
See if thy armor ring whole, sound, or 'neath it cracks.
Though friend with flattery soothe, or foe stab through and through,
Praise cannot save the False, nor malice kill the True.
Praise cannot save the False, nor malice kill the True.
Poems by William W. Story | ||