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He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
Light is that grief which counsel can allay.
Light is that grief which counsel can allay.
Hell is paved with good intentions.
Hell is paved with good intentions.
Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.
Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.
He that will be served must bee patient.
He that will be served must bee patient.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks read more
Often do the spirits
Of great events stride on before the events,
And in to-day already walks to-morrow.
The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]
The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]