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We are born poets. we become orators.
We are born poets. we become orators.
The orange that is too hard squeezed yields a bitter juice.
The orange that is too hard squeezed yields a bitter juice.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
He who repents of his fault is almost guiltless.
He who repents of his fault is almost guiltless.
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.