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The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.
A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.