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For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's read more
Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's reply,
From every eye,
Is, "Live we while we may."
A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.
A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.
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.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Acerra always drinks till dawn.
Acerra always drinks till dawn.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
