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The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.
Catch the opportunity while it lasts, and rely not on what the
morrow may bring.
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.
Trust no friend with that you need fear him if he were your
enemy.
What is harder than stone?
What more soft than water?
Nevertheless hard though the rock be, it read more
What is harder than stone?
What more soft than water?
Nevertheless hard though the rock be, it is hollowed by the wave.