W. S. Gilbert: If you wish in this world to advance, Your merits you're bound to enhance; You must stir it and stump it, And blow your

If you wish in this world to advance, Your merits you're bound to enhance; You m — W. S. Gilbert

If you wish in this world to advance, Your merits you're bound to enhance; You must stir it and stump it, And blow your own trumpet, Or trust me, you haven't a chance.

W. S. Gilbert

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