"Vaineglorious man, when fluttring wind does blow In his light winges, is lifted vp to skye: The scorne of knighthood and trew cheualrye, To thinke without desert of gentle deed, And noble worth to be aduaunced hye: Such prayse is shame; but honour vertues meed Doth beare the fayrest flowre in honourable seed."
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Vainglorious man, when fluttering wind does blow In his light wings, is lifted up to sky; The scorn of knighthood and true chivalry, To think, without desert of gentle deed And noble worth, to be advanced high: Such praise is shame; but honour, virtue's meed, Doth bear the fairest flower in honourable seed. — Bk. II, Canto III, stanza 10
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