Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.

Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

Jest not in earnest.

Jest not in earnest.

Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.

And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.

Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.

Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.

Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.