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God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.
Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.
Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.
Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
