Advice of a father, or, Counsel to a child directing him to demean himself in the most important passages of this life.

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Title: Advice of a father, or, Counsel to a child directing him to demean himself in the most important passages of this life.
Publication: London :: Printed for the author,; 1664.
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Subject terms: Youth -- Conduct of life.; Conduct of life.
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LXXII.

That grief is light which is capable of coun∣sel; it is a good sign to see the plaister at the sore; the wound is worst that festers; no trouble like to that which is felt, not seen; the disease that seizes the heart, is most dangerous; I am resolved my sorrows shall not enter past skin deep; why should my mind be concerned in all that concerns me; this may be my re∣medy in every malady, to retire home; and it is but keeping the door shut, and the wind can∣not enter; so that if I suffer, I may thank my self.