Plutarch ( 10 of 35 )
A Traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a
Lacedaemonian, "I do not believe you can read more
A Traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a
Lacedaemonian, "I do not believe you can do as much." "True,"
said he. "but every goose can."
Water continually dropping will wear hard rocks hollow.
Water continually dropping will wear hard rocks hollow.
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yield themselves up read more
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yield themselves up when taken little by little.
God is the brave man's hope, and not the coward's excuse.
God is the brave man's hope, and not the coward's excuse.
He [Caesar] loved the treason, but hated the traitor.
He [Caesar] loved the treason, but hated the traitor.
Time is the wisest of all counselors.
Time is the wisest of all counselors.
He is a fool who lets slip a bird in the hand for a bird in the
bush.
He is a fool who lets slip a bird in the hand for a bird in the
bush.
The wildest colts only make the best horses.
The wildest colts only make the best horses.
