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Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.
E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
