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.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

They that stand high have many blasts to shake them.

They that stand high have many blasts to shake them.

A friend should bear a friend's infirmities.

A friend should bear a friend's infirmities.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

Demons in act, but gods at least in face.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

The next way home's the farthest way about.

The next way home's the farthest way about.

A smiling face is half the meal.

A smiling face is half the meal.

A great dowry is a bed full of brables.

A great dowry is a bed full of brables.