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The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
He who profits by a crime, commits it.
He who profits by a crime, commits it.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which read more
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new
thing under the sun.
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.
Seek not to inquire what the morrow will bring with it.
Seek not to inquire what the morrow will bring with it.
