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n. A male person commonly known in America as a “crowned head,” although he never wears a crown and has usually no head to speak of.
A king, in times long, long gone by, Said to his lazy jester: “If I were you and you were I My moments merrily would fly — Nor care nor grief to pester.”
“The reason, Sire, that you would thrive,” The fool said — “if you’ll hear it — Is that of all the fools alive Who own you for their sovereign, I’ve The most forgiving spirit.”
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