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The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
Give place to your superiors.
Give place to your superiors.
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one,
and love the other; or else read more
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one,
and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise
the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.