"A crown is a pitiless master, harsher than the staff of a pig-keeper; while a staff bears up, a crown weighs down, beyond the strength of any man to wear it lightly."
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"A crown is more discomfort than adornment. If you have learned that, you have already learned much."
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"Brisk Confidence still best with woman copes: Pique her and soothe in turn-soon Passion crowns thy hopes."
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