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In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your read more
There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.
He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.
Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's read more
Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's reply,
From every eye,
Is, "Live we while we may."
He that marries late, marries ill.
He that marries late, marries ill.
If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.
If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
