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Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
The Court hath no Almanack.
The Court hath no Almanack.
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
Tears ready to do duty at a minute's notice.
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
If fooles should not foole it, they shall lose their season.
If fooles should not foole it, they shall lose their season.
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to read more
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to drink.
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord
shall reward thee.
The soule needs few things, the body many.
The soule needs few things, the body many.