The booby father craves a booby son, And by Heaven's blessing thinks himself undone.
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The chamber where the good man meets his fate Is privileg'd beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of heaven.Edward Young
Can wealth give happiness Look round and see What gay distress what splendid misery Whatever fortunes lavishly can pour, The mind annihilates, and calls for more.
Edward Young
The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
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You are so witty, profligate, and thin, At once we think thee Milton, Death, and Sin.
Edward Young
Why all this toil for triumphs of an hour What tho' we wade in Wealth, or soar in Fame Earth's highest station ends in Here he lies and Dust to dust concludes the noblest songs
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Think naught a trifle, though it small appear Small sands the mountain, moments make the year, And trifles life.
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