Trifles ... with several others, not more Considerable. The second edition. By R. Dodsley |
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THE ADVICE.
Dost thou, my friend, desire to riseTo honour, wealth, and dignities?
Virtue's paths, though trod by few,
With constant steps do thou pursue.
For as the coward-soul admires
That courage which the brave inspires;
And his own quarrels to defend,
Gladly makes such a one his friend;
So in a world which rogues infest,
How is an honest man caress'd!
The villians from each other fly,
And on his virtue safe rely.
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