That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.

That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.

That is gold which is worth gold.

That is gold which is worth gold.

Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.

Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.

And still be doing, never done.

And still be doing, never done.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of read more

The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.
[Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit,
A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peto.]

Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

You shall never want rope enough.

You shall never want rope enough.

Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.

Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.