Recipe for a Happy Life.
j The Boston Budget Beacon gives the , following " Recipe for a Happy Life," as the composition of Margaret of Navarra . in 1500 : Three ounces are necessary first of patience. Then of repose, and peace of conscience a pound is needful. | Of pastimes of all sorts, too, should be gathered as much as the hand can hold. - - Of pleasant memory, and of hope, three' ', good drachms There must be at least ; but they should moistened be With a liquor made from true pleasured ■which rejoice the heart. Then of love's magic drops a few — * * • But use them sparingly, for" they may bring a flame Which nought but tears can drown. Giind the whole and mix therewith of merriment an ounce To liven ; yet all this may hot bring liappinees, Except in your orisons you lift your voice io Him wlio holds the gift of health.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2762, 20 February 1907, Page 65
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149Recipe for a Happy Life. Otago Witness, Issue 2762, 20 February 1907, Page 65
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