IF thou wouldst live unruffled by care,
Let not the past torment thee e'er;
As little as possible be thou annoy'd,
And let the present be ever enjoy'd;
Ne'er let thy breast with hate be supplied,
And to God the future confide.
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Comments2"Ne'er let thy breast with hate be supplied." Brings back young memories.
"LET NOT THE PAST TORMENT THEE E'ER", TRULY TOUCHED MY SOUL AS A KID.