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All things in their beeing are good for something.
All things in their beeing are good for something.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
What our contempts do often hurl from us,
We wish it ours again.
What our contempts do often hurl from us,
We wish it ours again.
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.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?