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Let who will complain of the troubles they meet,

They’re matter of laughter to me;

A dash of the bitter the sweet makes more sweet,

I therefore contented will be.

If Fortune looks kindly, I’ll bask in her smiles,

If frowning—my comfort is still,

That life’s but a span, and good humour beguiles

Tho time be it bad as it will.

My friend proves unfaithful, I’ll seek out a new,

Nor trouble my head about that;

I’ll pity the changeling, I’ll honour the true,

And cheerfully laugh and be fat.

What tho’ I a coach and six horses can’t have,

To which I've a very good right;

A pair of good legs hath kind Providence gave,

And a heart that’s both honest and light.

My frame’s not unwieldy, ’tis active and sound;

My appetite not very great:

A scanty provision sufficient is found,

If cleanly and wholesome to eat.