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To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect read more
To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect that which is just from the
unjust, is simple folly.
The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.