Fear, if it be not immoderate, puts a guard about us that does watch and defend us; but credulity keeps us naked, and lays us open to all the sly assaults of ill-intending men: it was a virtue when man was in his innocence; but since his fall, it abuses those that own it.
By gaming we lose both our time and treasure - two things most precious to the life of man. - Owen Feltham
By gaming we lose both our time and treasure - two things most precious to the life of man.
- Owen Feltham
The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in… - Owen Feltham
The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in…
To trust God when we have securities in our iron chest is easy, but not thankworthy; but to depend on him for what we cannot see, as it is more hard … - Owen Feltham
To trust God when we have securities in our iron chest is easy, but not thankworthy; but to depend on him for what we cannot see, as it is more hard …
Every man should study conciseness in speaking; it is a sign of ignorance not to know that long speeches, though they may please the speaker, are the… - Owen Feltham
Every man should study conciseness in speaking; it is a sign of ignorance not to know that long speeches, though they may please the speaker, are the…
It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will. - Owen Feltham
It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.
Time is like a ship which never anchors; while I am on board, I had better do those things that may profit me at my landing, than practice such as sh… - Owen Feltham
Time is like a ship which never anchors; while I am on board, I had better do those things that may profit me at my landing, than practice such as sh…
The greatest results in life are usually attained by common sense and perseverance. - Owen Feltham
The greatest results in life are usually attained by common sense and perseverance.
Meditation is the soul's perspective glass. - Owen Feltham
Meditation is the soul's perspective glass.
All men will be Peters in their bragging tongue, and most men will be Peters in their base denial; but few men will be Peters in their quick repentan… - Owen Feltham
All men will be Peters in their bragging tongue, and most men will be Peters in their base denial; but few men will be Peters in their quick repentan…
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