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Joseph Hall, a renowned English writer, was born on July 1, 1574, and died on September 8, 1656. Known for his satirical works, Hall's influence has been profound on subsequent literature and thought.

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“The malcontent is neither well, full nor fasting; and though he abounds with complaints, yet nothing dislikes him but the present; for what he condemns while it was, once passed, he magnifies and strives to recall it out of the jaw of time. What he hath he seeth not, his eyes are so taken up with what he wants; and what he sees he careth not for, because be cares so much for that which is not.”

Want Wells Eye Care Taken Strive His Eyes Dislike Recalls Complaints Strife Discontent Fasting Malcontent

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“He that taketh his own cares upon himself loads himself in vain with an uneasy burden. I will cast all my cares on God; He hath bidden me; they cannot burden Him.”

Care Casts Burden Vain Load Uneasy

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“Let others either envy or pity me; I care not, so long as I enjoy myself.”

Long Care Enjoy Envy Pity I Care

Book:Select Tracts from the Writings of the ... Rev. J. Hall

Source: Select Tracts from the Writings of the ... Rev. J. Hall

“God loveth adverbs; and cares not how good, but how well.”

Wells Care God Love Adverbs

Book:The Works: Now First Collected : with Some Account of His Life and Sufferings. Devotional works

Source: The Works: Now First Collected : with Some Account of His Life and Sufferings. Devotional works