Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more

Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.

And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.

A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more

A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.

Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.

The itch of scribbling.

The itch of scribbling.

A child correct behind and not before.

A child correct behind and not before.

A bitter drug oft brings relief.

A bitter drug oft brings relief.

Sweet to the father is his first-born's birth!

Sweet to the father is his first-born's birth!