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Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
All things deteriorate in time.
All things deteriorate in time.
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you read more
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
The more violent the storm the sooner it is over.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
A man well mounted is ever Cholerick.
Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.