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She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
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She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.
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.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
When his heart is glad
Of the full harvest, I will speak to him.
When his heart is glad
Of the full harvest, I will speak to him.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
