I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.

One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

The way of transgressors is hard.

The way of transgressors is hard.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

The man of wisdom is the man of years.

The man of wisdom is the man of years.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.

We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.

The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.