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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
One man thinks one thing best, another another.
One man thinks one thing best, another another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
Where there is no honour, there is no griefe.
Where there is no honour, there is no griefe.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
