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54. Concerning Hope and Fear.
Riches, and Fears, are huge Concomitants;Hope a Companion, unto him that wants:
Yet Hope is thought, a comfortable thing;
But fear darts through the Soul a forked sting.
Hope belongs to the Poor; to wealthy, Fears:
You may take Hope; I fancy, Golden Cares.
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