Maxioms by Philip Massinger
He
That kills himself to avoid misery, fears it,
And, at the best, shows but a bastard read more
He
That kills himself to avoid misery, fears it,
And, at the best, shows but a bastard valour.
This life's a fort committed to my trust,
Which I must not yield up, till it be forced:
Nor will I. He's not valiant that dares die,
But he that boldly bears calamity.
He that would govern others, first should be the master of himself.
He that would govern others, first should be the master of himself.
I have play'd the fool, the gross fool, to believe
The bosom of a friend will hold a secret
read more
I have play'd the fool, the gross fool, to believe
The bosom of a friend will hold a secret
Mine own could not contain.
True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.
True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.