Resolved that nothing e'er should press
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ull oft, when in my heart was heardThy timely mandate, I deferredThe task imposed, from day to day; 1815.] [Variant 7: But henceforth I would ... MS.] [Variant 8: 1827. ... which ... 1807.] [Variant 9: Yet not the less would I throughoutStill act according to the voiceOf my own wish; and feel past doubtThat my submissiveness was choice:Not seeking in the school of prideFor "precepts over dignified,"Denial and restraint I prizeNo farther than they breed a second Will more wise.
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