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A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Those griefs burn most which gall in secret.
Those griefs burn most which gall in secret.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
Anothers bread costs deare.
Anothers bread costs deare.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
