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Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you read more
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.