My books kept me from the ring, the dog-pit, the tavern, and the saloon.
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But evil is wrought by want of thought, As well as want of heart.Thomas Hood
No solemn sanctimonious face I pull, Nor think I 'm pious when I 'm only bilious Nor study in my sanctum supercilious, To frame a Sabbath Bill or forge a Bull.
Thomas Hood
Whoe'er has gone thro' London street, Has seen a butcher gazing at his meat, And how he keeps Gloating upon a sheep's Or bullock's personals, as if his own How he admires his halves And quarters--and his calves, As if in truth upon his own legs grown.
Thomas Hood
O men with sisters dear, O men with mothers and wives, It is not linen you 're wearing out, But human creatures' lives.
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O God that bread should be so dear, And flesh and blood so cheap.
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And ye, who have met with Adversity's blast,And been bow'd to the earth by its furyTo whom the Twelve Months, that have recently pass'dWere as harsh as a prejudiced jury -Still, fill to the Future and join in our chime,The regrets of remembrance to cozen,And having obtained a New Trial of Time,Shout in hopes of a kindlier dozen.
Thomas Hood
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