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It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.
As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
Every day brings his bread with it.
Every day brings his bread with it.
The March sunne raises but dissolves not.
The March sunne raises but dissolves not.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
