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Being true Quote by Benjamin

“Press on! If Fortune play thee false To-day, tomorrow she'll…” quote by Benjamin — Download Open image

“Press on! If Fortune play thee false To-day, tomorrow she'll be true; Whom now she sinks she now exalts, Taking old gifts and granting new, The wisdom of the present hour Makes up the follies past and gone; To weakness, strength succeeds, and power From frailty springs! Press on, press on!”

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