01c. 1747 ADIf 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.Nathaniel Cotton / quote ↗
02c. 1747 ADTo be resign'd 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.Nathaniel Cotton / quote ↗
03c. 1747 ADThus hand in hand through life we 'll go; Its checker'd paths of joy and woe With cautious steps we 'll tread.Nathaniel Cotton / quote ↗
06UndatedOn God for all events depend You cannot want when God's your friend. Weigh well your part and do your best Leave to your Maker all the rest.Nathaniel Cotton / quote ↗
07UndatedIf 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 bliss must flow And that dear hut-our home.Nathaniel Cotton / quote ↗
Edsverb reading card◎MeditationsMarcus AureliusFree edition · US public domainMeric Casaubon translation (1634), later edited editionRelated reading on patience; this is an editorial connection, not the source of the saying.About this book ↗
Edsverb reading card道Tao Te ChingLaozi (traditional attribution)Free edition · US public domainJames Legge translation; publication year not supplied in the linked digitized textRelated reading on wisdom; this is an editorial connection, not the source of the saying.About this book ↗
Edsverb reading card☼The ProphetKahlil GibranFree edition · US public domain1923 English editionRelated reading on life; this is an editorial connection, not the source of the saying.About this book ↗