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 If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will 
never be in want; if according to the read more 
 If you live according to the requirements of nature, you will 
never be in want; if according to the fashions of the world you 
will never be rich. 
 Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
 Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.  
 Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
 Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear. 
 In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will 
reap the advantage of it.  
 In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will 
reap the advantage of it. 
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
 Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
 Both the great vulgar, and the small.  
 Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
 Both the great vulgar, and the small. 
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.