There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.

There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.

He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]

He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]

He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.

He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.

Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.

Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

Everyone has his besetting sin.

Everyone has his besetting sin.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.