It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.

The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more

The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.

Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.

Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.

Nature never says one thing, and science another.

Nature never says one thing, and science another.

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.

The best mirrour is an old friend.

The best mirrour is an old friend.

All came from, and will goe to others.

All came from, and will goe to others.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.