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The more highminded a man is the more easily is his anger
appeased.
The more highminded a man is the more easily is his anger
appeased.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Hold one another's noses to the grindstone hard.
Hold one another's noses to the grindstone hard.
The first blow is as much as two.
The first blow is as much as two.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.