The King in a carriage may ride, And the Beggar may crawl at his side; But in the general race, They are traveling all the same pace. (Edward FitzGerald (poet))

The King in a carriage may ride, And the Beggar may crawl at his side; But in the general race, They are traveling all the same pace.

Edward FitzGerald (poet)

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