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The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must read more
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must ride
On horseback after me.
No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
