Providence is better then a rent.

Providence is better then a rent.

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.

Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.

Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.

Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of
gold?

When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of
gold?

There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.

There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.

The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.

The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.

The act is judged of by the event.

The act is judged of by the event.