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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.
Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
An old Physitian, and a young Lawyer.
An old Physitian, and a young Lawyer.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
