first line (public domain): I am no Homers Hero you all know I profess not Generosity to a Foe My Generosity is to my Friends That for Friendship I may make amends. The Generous to Enemies promotes their Ends And becomes the Enemy & Betrayer of his Friends.
in "Notebook Epigrams and Satiric Verses, c. 1808-12"
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