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Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
It's more paine to doe nothing then something.
It's more paine to doe nothing then something.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.