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Look at a rat, -- it has its skin; |
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But a man should be without dignity of demeanour. |
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If a man have no dignity of demeanour, |
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What should he but die? |
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Look at a rat, -- it has its teeth; |
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But a man shall be without any right deportment. |
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If a man have not right deportment, |
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What should he wait for but death? |
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Look at a rat, -- it has its limbs; |
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But a man shall be without any rules of propriety. |
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If a man observe no rules of propriety, |
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Why does he not quickly die? |