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Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]
Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
Nothing is impossible to industry.
Nothing is impossible to industry.
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.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
