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We live by reposing trust in each other.
We live by reposing trust in each other.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. read more
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. The wills above be
done, but I would fain die a dry death.
Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at read more
Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at no accusation.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]