The day is short, the work is much.

The day is short, the work is much.

Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.

Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.

I hate ingratitude more in man
Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,
Or any taint of vice.

I hate ingratitude more in man
Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,
Or any taint of vice.

Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.

Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?

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.

Treading softly like a thief,
Lest the harsh shingle should grate underfoot,
And feeling all along the read more

Treading softly like a thief,
Lest the harsh shingle should grate underfoot,
And feeling all along the garden wall.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!

When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!