John Pomfret. 1667-1703. John Bartlett, comp. 1919. Familiar Quotations, 10th ed.

John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

John Pomfret. (1667–1703)

We bear it calmly, though a ponderous woe,
And still adore the hand that gives the blow. 1

Verses to his Friend under Affliction.

Heaven is not always angry when he strikes,
But most chastises those whom most he likes.

Verses to his Friend under Affliction.

Note 1.
See Dryden, Quotation 97. [back]