“They will take us
And they'll make us
Human slaves! In an Insect Nation!”
Bill Bailey (1965) English comedian, musician, actor, TV and radio presenter and author
Lyrics
“If we're an arrogant nation, they'll resent us. If we're a humble nation, but strong, they'll welcome us.”
Presidential debate http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec00/for-policy_10-12.html (11 October 2000). <br class="br">2000s, 2000
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Source: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
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Fix in us thy humble home”
Charles Wesley (1707–1788) English Methodist and hymn writer
"Hymn for Christmas-Day"
Hymns and Sacred Poems (1739)
Context: Come, Desire of nations, come,
Fix in us thy humble home;
Rise, the woman's conquering Seed,
Bruise in us the serpent's head....
Adam's likeness, Lord, efface;
Stamp thine image in its place.
Second Adam from above,
Reinstate us in thy love.
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http://www.timo4.com/rus/inter/308.html. (2007)
