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He makes himself ridiculous who is for ever repeating the same
mistake.
He makes himself ridiculous who is for ever repeating the same
mistake.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
