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It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
A friend should bear a friend's infirmities.
A friend should bear a friend's infirmities.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Never morning wore
To evening, but some heart did break.
Never morning wore
To evening, but some heart did break.
In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.
In avoiding one vice fools rush into the opposite extreme.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
