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It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
Whither art thou rushing to destruction?
Whither art thou rushing to destruction?
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only read more
Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.
