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The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.
The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.
'Tis a very good world we live in
To spend, and to lend, and to give in;
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'Tis a very good world we live in
To spend, and to lend, and to give in;
But to beg, or to borrow, or ask for our own;
'Tis the very worst world that ever was known.
Love to his soul gave eyes; he knew things are not as they seem. The dream is his real life; read more
Love to his soul gave eyes; he knew things are not as they seem. The dream is his real life; the world around him is the dream.
In this world nothing is sure but death and taxes.
In this world nothing is sure but death and taxes.
The world is a living image of God.
The world is a living image of God.
The world is the best of all possible worlds, and everything in it is a necessary evil.
The world is the best of all possible worlds, and everything in it is a necessary evil.
All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.
All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.