The Works of Peter Pindar [i.e. John Wolcot] ... With a Copious Index. To which is prefixed Some Account of his Life. In Four Volumes |
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There is a knack in doing many a thing,
Which labour cannot to perfection bring:
Therefore however great in your own eyes,
Pray do not hints from other folks despise:
Which labour cannot to perfection bring:
Therefore however great in your own eyes,
Pray do not hints from other folks despise:
A fool on something great at times may stumble,
And consequently be a good adviser:
On which, for ever, your wise men may fumble,
And never be a whit the wiser.
And consequently be a good adviser:
On which, for ever, your wise men may fumble,
And never be a whit the wiser.
Yes! I advise you, for there's wisdom in't,
Never to be superior to a hint—
The genius of each man, with keenness view—
A spark from this, or t'other caught,
May kindle, quick as thought,
A glorious bonfire up in you.
Never to be superior to a hint—
The genius of each man, with keenness view—
A spark from this, or t'other caught,
May kindle, quick as thought,
A glorious bonfire up in you.
A question of you, let me beg—
Of fam'd Columbus and his egg,
Pray, have you heard? ‘Yes.’—O, then, if you please
I'll give you the two Pilgrims and the Peas.
Of fam'd Columbus and his egg,
Pray, have you heard? ‘Yes.’—O, then, if you please
I'll give you the two Pilgrims and the Peas.
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