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I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
There is no man, though never so little, but sometimes he can
hurt.
There is no man, though never so little, but sometimes he can
hurt.
Ease and honour are seldom bed-fellows.
Ease and honour are seldom bed-fellows.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
