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So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?