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It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.
He that pitties another, remembers himselfe.
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled read more
Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled by, return again.
To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.
To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy read more
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.