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From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?
What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.
Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more read more
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.
Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
Bear and forbear.
Bear and forbear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
