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A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.
A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.
Better make a weak man your enemy than your friend.
Better make a weak man your enemy than your friend.
The weakest goeth to the wall.
The weakest goeth to the wall.
The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men read more
The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, read more
Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, while recognizing defects, sees beyond them.
The cord breaketh at last by the weakest pull.
The cord breaketh at last by the weakest pull.
Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
Shows sof'ness in the upper story!
Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
Shows sof'ness in the upper story!
