To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.

To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.

What we can have as a matter of course, is not valued; what is
denied we eagerly covet.

What we can have as a matter of course, is not valued; what is
denied we eagerly covet.

When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

They talk like angels but they live like men.

They talk like angels but they live like men.

Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.

Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.

He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.