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None is offended but by himselfe.
None is offended but by himselfe.
I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'
I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.
They talke of Christmas so long, that it comes.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.