I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

War with vices, but peace with individuals.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.

Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more

Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.

Things well fitted abide.

Things well fitted abide.

There should be no strife with the vanquished or the dead.

There should be no strife with the vanquished or the dead.

Every man makes a god of his own desire.

Every man makes a god of his own desire.

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.

He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.

Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more

Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!