The oeconomy of human life1765 |
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Pagina 36 - Whilst the poor man groaneth on the bed of sickness, whilst the unfortunate languish in the horrors of a dungeon, or the hoary head of age lifts up a feeble eye to thee for pity : O how canst thou riot in superfluous enjoyments, regardless of their wants, unfeeling of their woes ! § 216.
Pagina 45 - The piety of a child is sweeter than the incense of Persia, offered to the sun ; yea, more delicious than odours, wafted from a field of Arabian spices by the western gales. Be grateful then to thy father, for he gave thee life ; and to thy mother, for she sustained thee.
Pagina 41 - ... her kindness addeth wings to their feet. In prosperity she is not puffed up; in adversity she healeth the wounds of fortune with patience. The troubles of her husband are alleviated by her counsels, and sweetened by her endearments : he putteth his heart in her bosom, and receiveth comfort. Happy is the man that hath made her his wife ; happy the child that calleth her mother.
Pagina 34 - Harbour, not revenge in thy breast; it will torment thy heart, and discolour its best inclinations. Be always more ready to forgive, than to return an injury; he that watches for an opportunity of revenge, lieth in wait against himself, and draweth down mischief on his own head. A mild...
Pagina 16 - SINCE the days that are past are gone for ever, and those that are to come may not come to thee , it behoveth thee, O man ! to employ the present time, without regretting the loss of that which is past, or too much depending on that which is to come.
Pagina 32 - ... her dwelling day and night. "Come not near her cell, her breath is contagious ; she will blast the fruits and wither the flowers that adorn and sweeten the garden of life, "In avoiding the house of Joy, let not thy feet betray thee to the borders of this dismal mansion ; but pursue with care the middle path, which shall lead thee by a gentle ascent to the bower of Tranquillity.
Pagina 38 - ... of thy form ; and thy beauty, like the rose it resembleth, shall retain its sweetness when its bloom is withered. In the spring of thy youth, in the morning of thy days, when the eyes of men gaze on thee with delight, and nature whispereth in thine ear the meaning of their looks ; ah ! hear with caution their seducing words ; guard well thy heart, nor listen to their soft persuasions.
Pagina 22 - Prudence infallible success ; for the day knoweth not what the night may bring forth. The fool is not always unfortunate, nor the wise man always successful ; yet never had a fool a thorough enjoyment ; never was a wise man wholly unhappy.
Pagina 65 - His goodness is conspicuous in all His works; He is the fountain of excellence, the centre of perfection. The creatures of His hand declare His goodness, and all their enjoyments speak His praise; He clotheth them with beauty, He supporteth them with food, He preserveth them with pleasure from generation to generation. If...
Pagina 40 - She informeth the minds of her children with wisdom ; she fashioneth their manners from the example of her own goodness. The word of her mouth is the law of their youth, the motion of her eye commandeth obedience.