[Martial] Lib. 1. Epigr. IX. Nahum Tate Alexander Huber Editor Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Oxford This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Tate, Nahum, c. 1652-1715. Poems by N. Tate. London Printed by T.M. for Benj. Tooke ... 1677 pp. 81-82. [15],133p.

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[ Martial ] Lib. 1. Epigr. IX . FRom needless dangers timely to Retreat , Speaks not our Courage small , but Prudence Great . Thus Cato still was foremost in the Fight , Whilst Vict'ry ( tho at distance ) was in fight ; Yet oft the Unequal Battel he wou'd wave , Wise in Retreat as in th'Engagement Brave . Who of his Game , Advantage cannot make , Is wise in plotting how to part the Stake . Who pays his Blood for't , buys his Fame too dear I wou'd have Fame , but I'd enjoy it Here . Who mingles Cypress with his Lawrel Wreath , Is poor , and Debtor for his Fame to Death .