But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if read more

But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.

A small heart hath small desires.

A small heart hath small desires.

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more

The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.

When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

O ye who teach the ingenuous youth of nations--
Holland, France, England, Germany or Spain;
I pray read more

O ye who teach the ingenuous youth of nations--
Holland, France, England, Germany or Spain;
I pray ye flog them upon all occasions,
It mends their morals--never mind the pain.

With swimming looks of speechless tenderness.

With swimming looks of speechless tenderness.

A live dog is better than a dead lion.

A live dog is better than a dead lion.