He who civilly shows the way to one who has missed it, is as one
who has lighted another's lamp from his own lamp; it none the
less gives light to himself when it burns for the other.
[Lat., Homo qui erranti comiter monstrat viam,
Quasi lumen de suo lumine accendit, facit:
Nihilominus ipsi luceat, cum illi accenderit.]
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He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our
skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
Truths would you teach, or save a sinking land?
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Truths would you teach, or save a sinking land?
All fear, none aid you, and few understand.
God helps those who help themselves.
God helps those who help themselves.
Make two grins grow where there was only a grouch before.
Make two grins grow where there was only a grouch before.
