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Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Ill blows the wind that profits nobody.
Ill blows the wind that profits nobody.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
The resolved minde hath no cares.
The resolved minde hath no cares.
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
