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Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
The body is more drest then the soule.
The body is more drest then the soule.
I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!
I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!
