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The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, read more
The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, exclaims, "Thou wast my
only one!"
The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
The slothful is the servant of the counters.
The slothful is the servant of the counters.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
Labour with what zeal we will,
Something still remains undone,
Something uncompleted still
Waits read more
Labour with what zeal we will,
Something still remains undone,
Something uncompleted still
Waits the rising of the sun.
