I never yet knew the sun to ...

I never yet knew the sun to be knocked down and rolled through a mud-puddle; he comes out honor-bright from behind every storm. Let us then take sides with the sun, seeing we have so much leisure.
I never yet knew the sun to be knocked down and rolled through a mud-puddle; he comes out honor-bright from behind every storm. Let us then take sides with the sun, seeing we have so much leisure.

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Who sows virtue reaps honor.
You must show no mercy...nor have any belief whatsoever in how others judge you...for your greatness will silence them all.
When a warrior goes down, you pick up his shield and go play in honor of him.
 Chip Kelly
Great warriors, like great earthquakes, are principally remembered for the mischief they have done.
 Christian Nestell Bovee
Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
 Saint Francis de Sales

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