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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate read more
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.
Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non read more
Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
