The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.

The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.

Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks read more

Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks to-morrow.

Pardon all but thy selfe.

Pardon all but thy selfe.

Come what come may,
Time and the hour runs through the roughest day.

Come what come may,
Time and the hour runs through the roughest day.

Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.

Women laugh when they can, and weepe when they will.

No pain, no gain.

No pain, no gain.

Anything for a quiet life.

Anything for a quiet life.

Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
Her snaky crest.

Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
Her snaky crest.

They have learnt life's lessons.

They have learnt life's lessons.