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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.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
To live peaceably with all breedes good blood.
To live peaceably with all breedes good blood.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.
I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.
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.
