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The goal of yesterday will be our starting-point to-morrow.
The goal of yesterday will be our starting-point to-morrow.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.