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In water one sees one's own face; But in wine one beholds the heart of another
In water one sees one's own face; But in wine one beholds the heart of another
Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.
Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.
The learn'd reflect on what before they knew.
The learn'd reflect on what before they knew.
Can the believing husband in Heaven be happy with his unbelieving wife in Hell? Can the believing father in Heaven read more
Can the believing husband in Heaven be happy with his unbelieving wife in Hell? Can the believing father in Heaven be happy with his unbelieving children in Hell? Can the loving wife in Heaven be happy with her unbelieving husband in Hell? I tell
The next time you go out to a smoking party, young feller, fill
your pipe with that 'ere reflection.
The next time you go out to a smoking party, young feller, fill
your pipe with that 'ere reflection.
Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and read more
Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and running to seed.
Inside an oasis, there are many little deserts.
Inside an oasis, there are many little deserts.
Do not mix de galloping of your horse, my knight, with the beating of your heart.
Do not mix de galloping of your horse, my knight, with the beating of your heart.
For take thy ballaunce if thou be so wise,
And weigh the winds that under heaven doth blow;
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For take thy ballaunce if thou be so wise,
And weigh the winds that under heaven doth blow;
Or weigh the light that in the east doth rise;
Or weigh the thought that from man's mind doth flow.
