A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

Man Proposeth, God disposeth.

Man Proposeth, God disposeth.

Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.

Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.

For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.

For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.

The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.

The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.

I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.

I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.

They make a desert and they call it peace.

They make a desert and they call it peace.

It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.

It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.