Human life has not a surer friend, nor oftentimes a greater enemy, than hope. It is the miserable man's god, which in… — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
Discontents are sometimes the better part of our life. I know not well which is the most useful; joy I may choose… — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
The greatest results in life are usually attained by common sense and perseverance. — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
By gaming we lose both our time and treasure - two things most precious to the life of man. — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
Business is the salt of life, which not only gives a grateful smack to it, but dries up those crudities that would… — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
The boundary of man is moderation. When once we pass that pale our guardian angel quits his charge of us. — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
Of all trees, I observe God hath chosen the vine, a low plant that creeps upon the helpful wall; of all beasts, the soft… — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
To go to law is for two persons to kindle a fire, at their own cost, to warm others and singe themselves to cinders;… — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
Fear, if it be not immoderate, puts a guard about us that does watch and defend us; but credulity keeps us naked, and lays… — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
Meditation is the soul's perspective glass, whereby, in her long remove, she discerneth God, as if He were nearer at hand. — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
Truth and fidelity are the pillars of the temple of the world; when these are broken, the fabric falls, and crushes all to pieces. — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
Promises may get friends, but it is performance that must nurse and keep them. — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
It is rare to see a rich man religious; for religion preaches restraint, and riches prompt to unlicensed freedom. — Owen Feltham Copy Share Image
