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Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long.
Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long.
What most we wish, with ease we fancy near.
What most we wish, with ease we fancy near.
When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out.
When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out.
He that humbleth himself wishes to be exalted
He that humbleth himself wishes to be exalted
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
He calls his wish, it comes; he sends it back,
And says he called another; that arrives,
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He calls his wish, it comes; he sends it back,
And says he called another; that arrives,
Meets the same welcome; yet he still calls on;
Till one calls him, who varies not his call,
But holds him fast, in chains of darkness bound,
Till Nature dies, and judgment sets him free;
A freedom far less welcome than this chain.
Man wants but little, nor that little long;
How soon must he resign his very dust,
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Man wants but little, nor that little long;
How soon must he resign his very dust,
Which frugal nature lent him for an hour!
Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can read more
Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained
