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The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of read more
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.
[Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit,
A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peto.]
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.
Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
In a long journey straw waighs.
In a long journey straw waighs.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.