ThursdaySep 18, 2025
Quotes: 53419 Authors: 9969
Mental pleasures never cloy; unlike those of the body, they are increased by repetition, approved by reflection, And strengthened by enjoyment.
The two most precious things this side of the grave are our reputation and our life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. A wise man, therefore, will be more anxious to deserve a fair name than to possess it, and this will teach him so to live as not to be afraid to die.
Yet still we hug the dear deceit.
Hold the fleet angel fast until he bless thee.
If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies, And they are fools who roam. The world has nothing to bestow; From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home.
To be resigned when ills betide, Patient when favours are deni'd, And pleas'd with favours given, Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part; This is that incense of the heart Whose fragrance smells to heaven.
Thus hand in hand through life we 'll go; Its checker'd paths of joy and woe With cautious steps we 'll tread.
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