The book of good devices, ed. by G. GoldingGodfrey Golding 1873 |
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... diligence ; yourself , or be led by men that are singular in their own opinions , and delight to go ways of their own finding out ; for you will certainly find soberness and truth in the one , and much unsteadiness and vanity in the ...
... diligence ; yourself , or be led by men that are singular in their own opinions , and delight to go ways of their own finding out ; for you will certainly find soberness and truth in the one , and much unsteadiness and vanity in the ...
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... diligence in the prosecution of sin ; feet that are swift in running to mischief , as if they were afraid of losing time , or were impatient of delay , in a thing they are so greedy of . The policy and vigilance , the eagerness and ...
... diligence in the prosecution of sin ; feet that are swift in running to mischief , as if they were afraid of losing time , or were impatient of delay , in a thing they are so greedy of . The policy and vigilance , the eagerness and ...
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... diligent use of ordinary opportunities ; but they must not always be waited for . We must not only strike the iron while it is hot , but till " it is made hot . " Herschel , the great astronomer , declares that ninety or a hundred hours ...
... diligent use of ordinary opportunities ; but they must not always be waited for . We must not only strike the iron while it is hot , but till " it is made hot . " Herschel , the great astronomer , declares that ninety or a hundred hours ...
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... diligent , and tender , fearing God , loving the people , and hating covetousness . Let justice have its impartial course , and the law free passage . Though to your loss , protect no man against it ; for you are All pride is willing ...
... diligent , and tender , fearing God , loving the people , and hating covetousness . Let justice have its impartial course , and the law free passage . Though to your loss , protect no man against it ; for you are All pride is willing ...
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... , but remains for ever , WILLIAM PENN . Worminghurst , fourth of sixth month , 1682 . The tongue of the just is as choice silver . The path of the just is as a shining light . Duties cannot have too much diligence . Well begun is 63.
... , but remains for ever , WILLIAM PENN . Worminghurst , fourth of sixth month , 1682 . The tongue of the just is as choice silver . The path of the just is as a shining light . Duties cannot have too much diligence . Well begun is 63.
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Page 102 - Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright, as Poor Richard says. But dost thou love life, then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of, as Poor Richard says. How much more than is necessary do we spend in sleep, forgetting that The sleeping fox catches no poultry, and that There will be sleeping enough in the grave, as Poor Richard says.
Page 223 - Who God doth late and early pray More of his grace than gifts to lend ; And entertains the harmless day With a religious book or friend. This man is freed from servile bands Of hope to rise or fear to fall : Lord of himself, though not of lands, And, having nothing, yet hath all.
Page 106 - What maintains one Vice, would bring up two Children. "You may think perhaps, that a little Tea, or a little Punch now and then, Diet a little more costly, Clothes a little finer, and a little Entertainment now and then, can be no great Matter; but remember what Poor Richard says, Many a Little makes a Mickle; and farther, Beware of little Expenses; A small Leak will sink a great Ship; and again.
Page 158 - And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory ; and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Page 223 - HOW happy is he born and taught That serveth not another's will; Whose armour is his honest thought, And simple truth his utmost skill ! Whose passions not his masters are; Whose soul is still prepared for death, Untied unto the world by care Of public fame or private breath; Who envies none that chance doth raise...
Page 103 - Industry all easy, as Poor Richard says; and He that riseth late must trot all Day, and shall scarce overtake his Business at Night; while Laziness travels so slowly, that Poverty soon overtakes him...
Page 237 - If I were to pray for a taste which should stand me in stead under every variety of circumstances, and be a source of happiness and cheerfulness to me through life, and a shield against its Ills, however things might go amiss, and the world frown upon me, it would be a taste for reading.
Page 112 - There is a tide in the affairs of men Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat; And we must take the current when it serves, Or lose our ventures.
Page 233 - For time is like a fashionable host, That slightly shakes his parting guest by the hand, And with his arms outstretch'd, as he would fly, Grasps in the comer: welcome ever smiles, And farewell goes out sighing.
Page 104 - The cat in gloves catches no mice, as Poor Richard says. It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for, Constant dropping wears away stones; and, By diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and Little strokes fell great oaks, as Poor Richard says in his almanac, the year I cannot just now remember.