He who tells a lie is not sensible how great a task he undertakes for he must invent twenty more to maintain that one.
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From loveless youth to unrespected age,
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Parties in Wit attend on those of State,
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Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
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Hope humbly then; with trembling pinions soar;
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While man exclaims, 'See all things for my use' 'See man for mine' replies a pamper'd goose.
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