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Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.
A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on
every thing.
Much money makes a Countrey poor, for it sets a dearer price on
every thing.
Seeming genial, venial fault.
Seeming genial, venial fault.
Mend your cloathes, and you may hold out this yeare.
Mend your cloathes, and you may hold out this yeare.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
Should banded unions persecute
Opinions, and induce a time
When single thought is civil crime,
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Should banded unions persecute
Opinions, and induce a time
When single thought is civil crime,
And individual freedom mute,
. . . .
Then waft me from the harbour's mouth,
Wild wind, I seek a warmer sky.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
