. Æsop's fables : with upwards of one hundred and fifty emblematical devices . ronger the passion is, the greater FABLE XXIX. 61 torment he endures; and subjects himself to aconthiual veal pain, by only wisliing ill toothers. Revenge is sweet, though cruel andinhuman; and though it sometimes thirsts evenfor blood, yet may be glutted and is something highly monstrous and ab-surd; yet, as it is a desire after riclies, everylittle acquisition gives it pleasure; and to be-hold and feel the hoarded treasure, to a covet-ous man, is a constant uncloying envy, virhich is
. Æsop's fables : with upwards of one hundred and fifty emblematical devices . ronger the passion is, the greater FABLE XXIX. 61 torment he endures; and subjects himself to aconthiual veal pain, by only wisliing ill toothers. Revenge is sweet, though cruel andinhuman; and though it sometimes thirsts evenfor blood, yet may be glutted and is something highly monstrous and ab-surd; yet, as it is a desire after riclies, everylittle acquisition gives it pleasure; and to be-hold and feel the hoarded treasure, to a covet-ous man, is a constant uncloying envy, virhich is an anxiety arising in ourminds, upon our observing accomplishments inothers which we want ourselves, can never re-ceive any true comfort, unless in a deluge, aconflagration, a plague, or some general calami-ty that should befall mankind: for, as long asthere is a creature living, that enjoys its beinghappily within the envious mans sphere, it willaftbrd nourishment to his distempered mind;but such nourishment as will make him pine,and fret, and emaciate himself to 62 FABLE XXX.
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