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The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.
The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
He that mockes a cripple, ought to be whole.
He that mockes a cripple, ought to be whole.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is power.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
What! upon compulsion? No!
What! upon compulsion? No!