William Shakespeare - In peace there's nothing so becomes a man<br/>As modest stillness...

In peace there's nothing so becomes a man<br/>As modest stillness and humility; <br/>But when the blast of war blows in our ears,<br/>Then imitate the action of the tiger: <br/>Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,<br/>Then lend the eye a terrible aspect; <br/>Now set the teeth, and stretch the nostril wide,<br/>Hold hard the breath, and bend up every spirit<br/>To his full height!

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In peace there's nothing so becomes a man<br/>As modest stillness and humility; <br/>But when the blast of war blows in our ears,<br/>Then imitate the action of the tiger: <br/>Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,<br/>Then lend the eye a terrible aspect; <br/>Now set the teeth, and stretch the nostril wide,<br/>Hold hard the breath, and bend up every spirit<br/>To his full height! William Shakespeare
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