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'Tis easier to build two chimneys, then to maintaine one.
'Tis easier to build two chimneys, then to maintaine one.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
