Edward Young on Ancestors

“He stands for fame on his forefather's feet, By heraldry, proved valiant or discreet!”

“They that on glorious ancestors enlarge, Produce their debt, instead of their discharge.”

“Like lavish ancestors, his earlier years Have disinherited his future hours, Which starve on orts, and glean their former field.”

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