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Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already
sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb read more
Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already
sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb the Caspian
sea.
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
What one day gives us, another takes away from us.
What one day gives us, another takes away from us.
