A wounded spirit who can bear?

A wounded spirit who can bear?

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.

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.

The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.

There is more talke then trouble.

There is more talke then trouble.

Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.

Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.

I wont let a wife lead me to the altar. [I will not have a wife
that shall be read more

I wont let a wife lead me to the altar. [I will not have a wife
that shall be my master.]