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I am gradually approaching the period in my life when work comes
first. . . . No longer diverted read more
I am gradually approaching the period in my life when work comes
first. . . . No longer diverted by other emotions, I work the way
a cow grazes.
Like every man of sense and good feeling, I abominate work.
Like every man of sense and good feeling, I abominate work.
The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of pleasures.
[Fr., Le fruit du travail est le plus doux read more
The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of pleasures.
[Fr., Le fruit du travail est le plus doux des plaisirs.]
Unraveling the web of Penelope.
[Lat., Penelopae telam retexens.]
Unraveling the web of Penelope.
[Lat., Penelopae telam retexens.]
Earned with the sweat of my brows.
Earned with the sweat of my brows.
Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert.
Work is the meat of life, pleasure the dessert.
And the Sons of Mary smile and are blessed--they know the angels
are on their side:
They know read more
And the Sons of Mary smile and are blessed--they know the angels
are on their side:
They know in them is the Grace confessed, and for them are the
Mercies multiplied;
They sit at the Feet, they hear the Word, they see how truly the
Promise runs;
They have cast their burden upon the Lord, and--the Lord He lays
it on Martha's sons!
Handle your tools without mittens.
Handle your tools without mittens.
Tools were made and born with hands,
Every farmer understands.
Tools were made and born with hands,
Every farmer understands.
