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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
All things require skill, but an appetite.
All things require skill, but an appetite.
The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.
Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know
your selfe.
Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know
your selfe.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
