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You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
A trade is better then service.
A trade is better then service.
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with
increased violence.
Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with
increased violence.