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A Recipe for Happy Living

"Three ounces are necessary; first, of patience, Then of repose and peace of conscience :

A pound entire is needful Of pasttime of all sorts too, Should be gathered as much as the hand can hold; Of pleasant memory and of hope, three good drams There must be at least. But they should moistened be With a liquor made from true pleasures which rejoice the heart.

Then of love's magic drops, a few.

But use them sparingly, for they may bring a flame Which naught but tears can drown.

Grind the whole and mix these with merriment an ounce. To even, yet all this may not bring happiness, Except in your orisons you lift your voice To him who holds the gift of health."