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The mind flies back with a grand recoil
From debts not due till to-morrow.
The mind flies back with a grand recoil
From debts not due till to-morrow.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
What is not in a man cannot come out of him surely.
What is not in a man cannot come out of him surely.
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due
season, will in due season starve.
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due
season, will in due season starve.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.