POVERTY AND RICHES

Portrait of Robert Herrick
Robert Herrick 1591–1674

Who with a little cannot be content, Endures an everlasting punishment.

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  1. oyinkan United Kingdom

    riches is making use of what u have and not what u h gor. riches is being satisfied with what u have and being happy in your mind. poverty is dissatisfaction of wat u hv and jealousy.poverty is hunger,tears and sorrow.life is a mystery.life is like a game, the more you get the more u feel sad.

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