Laurence Sterne

Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.

Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.

'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause -- and of obstinacy in a bad one.

'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause -- and of obstinacy in a bad one.

Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
What's the use to read more

Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
What's the use to anticipate sorrow?
Life's troubles come never too late.

These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.

These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.