Want is a growing giant whom the coat of Have was never large
enough to cover.

Want is a growing giant whom the coat of Have was never large
enough to cover.

The rich man's sons inherits cares;
The bank may break, the factory burn,
A breath may burst read more

The rich man's sons inherits cares;
The bank may break, the factory burn,
A breath may burst his bubble shares,
And soft, white hands could hardly earn
A living that would serve his turn.

Infinite riches in a little room.

Infinite riches in a little room.

These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!

These riches are possess'd, but not enjoy'd!

A learned man has always wealth in himself.

A learned man has always wealth in himself.

He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.

He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.

Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.

Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only.

I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.

I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice.

For wealth, without contentment, climbs a hill,
To feel those tempests which fly over ditches.

For wealth, without contentment, climbs a hill,
To feel those tempests which fly over ditches.