The fear of losing makes the pleasure less.
Thus one's tormented with foreboding pain,
Another's wretched thro' desire of gain.
Some who enjoy health, peace, and competence,
Are still unhappy; they've but common sense.
The man of genius, brighter far and great, [fol. 402.]
Would gladly change for a genteel estate.
In ev'ry station discontent we see;
Each thinks his neighbour happier than he.
Search the world o'er, 'tis doubtful if you find