That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.

That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

Hell is paved with good intentions.

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds read more

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.

There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your read more

There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.

So--now the danger dared at last,
Look back and smile at perils past!

So--now the danger dared at last,
Look back and smile at perils past!

The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.

The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.