Henry Newbolt
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"Sir Henry John Newbolt", Order of the Companions of Honour/CH was an England/English poet, novelist and historian. He also had a very powerful role as a government adviser, particularly on Irish issues and with regard to the study of English in England. He is perhaps best remembered for his poem "Vitaï Lampada".

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Princes of courtesy, merciful, proud and strong.

The work of the world must still be done, and minds are many though truth be one.

To set the cause above renown.

To love the game beyond the prize.

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