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We sometimes had those little rubs which Providence sends to
enhance the value of its favours.
We sometimes had those little rubs which Providence sends to
enhance the value of its favours.
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
In some time, his good time, I shall arrive;
He guides me and the bird
In his read more
In some time, his good time, I shall arrive;
He guides me and the bird
In his good time.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. read more
Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success.
Friends, I agree with you in Providence; but I believe in the Providence of the most men, the largest purse, read more
Friends, I agree with you in Providence; but I believe in the Providence of the most men, the largest purse, and the longest cannon.
The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and read more
The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and a shield for the defenseless.
Perhaps Providence by some happy change will restore those things
to their proper places.
[Lat., Deus haec fortasse read more
Perhaps Providence by some happy change will restore those things
to their proper places.
[Lat., Deus haec fortasse benigna
Reducet in sedem vice.]
The longer I live, the more faith I have in Providence, and the less faith in my interpretation of Providence
The longer I live, the more faith I have in Providence, and the less faith in my interpretation of Providence