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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if read more
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
Hold their nose to the grindstone.
Hold their nose to the grindstone.
The love of popularity holds you in a vice.
The love of popularity holds you in a vice.
But, oh! the love that gold must crown!
But, oh! the love that gold must crown!
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
You will not be a chip the richer.
You will not be a chip the richer.
