 s their estate ; To smile for joy than sigh for woe, To be content than to be great. " How far less blest am I than them ! Daily to pine and waste with care, Like the poor plant, that, from its stem Divided, feels the chilling air. " Nor, cruel Earl !...  The Wanderings of a Pen and Pencil - Page 150by F. P. Palmer - 1846 - 278 pagesFull view - About this book
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...smile for joy — than sigh for woe— " ~— To be content — than to be great. " How far less blest am I than them ? " Daily to pine and waste with care...peace destroy^ '* By sullen frowns or pratings rude. '. f Last night, as sad I chanc'd to stray, " The village death-bell smote my ear j " They wink'd aside,... | |
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