Henry Newbolt

“ Bear through life like a torch in flame,
And falling fling to the host behind—
"Play up! play up! and play the game!"
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“ And it's not for the sake of a ribboned coat,
Or the selfish hope of a season's fame,
But his Captain's hand on his shoulder smote
"Play up! play up! and play the game!" ”