“One honest John Tompkins, a hedger & ditcher, Although he was poor, did not want to be richer; For all such vain wishes in him were prevented By a fortunate habit of being contented.” — Jane Taylor Copy Share Image
“One honest John Tompkins, a hedger & ditcher, Although he was poor, did not want to be richer; For all such vain wishes in… — Jane Taylor Copy Share Image
These slight disappointments are sent to prepare For what may hereafter befall;For seasons of real disappointment and care,Which commonly happen to all — Jane Taylor Copy Share Image
“Not all the fine things that fine ladies possess Should teach them the poor to despise; For 'tis good manners, and not in good… — Jane Taylor Copy Share Image
Though man a thinking being is defined, Few use the grand prerogative of mind. How few think justly of the thinking few! How many… — Jane Taylor Copy Share Image
“Why must I hear, in summer evenings fine, A thousand happier birds in merry choirs? And I, poor lonely I, in grief repine, Caged… — Jane Taylor Copy Share Image
