I WEIGH not fortune's frown or smile; I joy not much in earthly joys; I seek not state, I seek not style; I am not fond of fancy's toys. I rest so pleased with what I have, I wish no more, no more I crave. The Smiles and Frowns of Fortune - Page 110by Clarisse (pseud.) - 1862Full view - About this book
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...tremble, Believe them least ! for then they most dissemble. A CONTENTED MIND. I WEIGH not fortune's frown or smile, I joy not much in earthly joys ; I seek not state, I reck not stile, I am not fond of fancy's toys ; I rest so pleas'd with what I have, I wish no more,... | |
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