With disadvantages enough to bring him to humility, a Scotsman is one of the proudest things alive.
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And as a bird each fond endearment tries To tempt its new-fledg'd offspring to the skies, He tried each art, reprov'd each dull delay, Allur'd to brighter worlds, and led the way.
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Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same.
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All that a husband or wife really wants is to be pitied a little, praised a little, and appreciated a little.
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