Unknown Sayings

Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.

Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.

To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too read more

To learn what is good, a thousand days are not sufficient; to learn what is evil, an hour is too long.

Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.

Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.

We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.

We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.

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.

Those who hide can find.

Those who hide can find.

It is not worth a button.

It is not worth a button.

Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.

Employ thy time well if thou meanest to get leisure.

When in doubt, do nowt.

When in doubt, do nowt.

Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]

Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]