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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
The deafe gaines the injury.
The deafe gaines the injury.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
