This shows, not what should be, but what is the common way of the world—to be shy of the poor and fond of the rich. 1. Few will give countenance to those whom the world frowns upon, though otherwise worthy of respect: The poor , who should be pitied, and encouraged, and relieved, is hated , looked strange upon, and kept at a distance, even by his own neighbour , who, before he fell into disgrace, ...