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The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
Every great house is full of saucy servants.
Every great house is full of saucy servants.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.
It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
Your pot broken seemes better then my whole one.
Your pot broken seemes better then my whole one.
