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Rhymes from the Russian

FROM COUNT T.

John Pollen translation

NO HALF-MEASURES.

If you love—then, love without reason; If you threaten—don’t threaten in play; If you strike—strike straight from the shoulder; If you storm—to full fury give way; If you battle—then, do it with boldness; If you punish—let punishment tell; If you pardon—then, pardon in earnest; If you feast—then, be sure you feast well!

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