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The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which read more
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new
thing under the sun.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labour and to wait.
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labour and to wait.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.