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The ambitious will always be first in the crowd; he presseth forward, he looketh not behind him. More anguish is read more
The ambitious will always be first in the crowd; he presseth forward, he looketh not behind him. More anguish is it to his mind to see one before him, than joy to leave thousands at a distance.
Honor is the inner garment of the Soul; the first thing put on by it with the flesh, and the read more
Honor is the inner garment of the Soul; the first thing put on by it with the flesh, and the last it layeth down at its separation from it.
Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay read more
Say not that honor is the child of boldness, nor believe thou that the hazard of life alone can pay the price of it: it is not to the action that it is due, but to the manner of performing it.
As the ostrich when pursued hideth his head, but forgetteth his body; so the fears of a coward expose him read more
As the ostrich when pursued hideth his head, but forgetteth his body; so the fears of a coward expose him to danger.
True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, read more
True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance.
Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. read more
Those who gave thee a body, furnished it with weakness; but He who gave thee Soul, armed thee with resolution. Employ it, and thou art wise; be wise and thou art happy.
Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder read more
Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.
When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, read more
When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.
Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles read more
Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action; and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou.
