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Friday, August 7, 2020

Copybook Headings

The Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Albrecht Dürer circa 1498
Borepatch mentions The Gods of the Copybook Headings by Rudyard Kipling. You have certainly heard of this poem (if not you can follow the link), but just what were these horrible copybook headings that promised terror and death? After some Googling I finally found some on Badger & Blade.
Angels are guardian spirits.
Better to live well than long.
Criticise your own writing.
Doing nothing is doing ill.
Exercise strengthens the body.
Freedom is a precious boon.
Gaming has ruined many.
Hold truth in great esteem.
Industry increases wealth.
Kind words can never die.
Let your promises be sincere.
Modesty always charms.
Nature is imitated by art.
Opinion misleads many.
Quit not certainty for hope.
Reputation is not character.
Time present is our only lot.
Virtue commands respect.
Wisdom is better than riches.
Youth should listen to age.

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