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We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.
Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.