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The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, read more
The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, exclaims, "Thou wast my
only one!"
Light is that grief which counsel can allay.
Light is that grief which counsel can allay.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.
To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.
He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.
He who desires to become rich, wishes to become so as quickly as
possible.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
