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A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of read more
The more a man denies himself, the more he shall receive from
heaven. Naked, I seek the camp of those who covet nothing.
[Lat., Quanto quisque sibi plura negaverit,
A dis plura feret. Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peto.]
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
Facts are stubborn things.
Facts are stubborn things.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
