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It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]
Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.