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The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may read more
He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may fight again,
Which he can never do that's slain.
Deeper to wound she shuns the fight;
She drops her arms, to gain the field:
Secures her conquest by her flight:
And triumphs when she seems to yield.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
The eye and Religion can beare no jesting.
The eye and Religion can beare no jesting.
Poverty needs much, avarice everything.
Poverty needs much, avarice everything.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
