He gave to misery (all he had) a tear.
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Nor grandeur hear with a disdainful smile The short and simple annals of the poor.Thomas Gray
From trial he wins his spirits light, From busy day the peaceful night Rich, from the very want of wealth, In heaven's best treasures - peace and health.
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And truth severe, by fairy fiction drest.
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When love could teach a monarch to be wise, And gospel-light first dawn'd from Bullen's eyes.
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Sweet is the breath of vernal shower,The bee's collected treasures sweet, Sweet music's melting full, but sweeter yet. The still small voice of gratitude.
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Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had not the method of making a fortune.
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