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To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.

To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.

When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.

When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.

But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!

But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!