The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

May everything he treads upon become a rose!

May everything he treads upon become a rose!

Money, as it increases, becomes either the master or the slave of
ts owner.

Money, as it increases, becomes either the master or the slave of
ts owner.

To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.

To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.

It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.

Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.

Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.

One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.