Riches, honors and pleasure are the sweets which destroy the mind's appetite for heavenly food; poverty, disgrace and pain are the bitters which restore it. — George Horne Copy Share Image
Wit, without wisdom, is salt without meat; and that is but a comfortless dish to set a hungry man down to. — George Horne Copy Share
Meditation is that exercise of the mind by which it recalls a known truth, as some kind of creatures do their food, to be… — George Horne Copy Share
It is expedient to have acquaintance with those who have looked into the world, who know men, understand business, and can give you good… — George Horne Copy Share
Meditation is that exercise of the mind, whereby it recalls a known truth, as some kinds of creatures do their food, to be ruminated… — George Horne Copy Share
Observe a method in the distribution of your time. Every hour will then know its proper employment, and no time will be lost — George Horne Copy Share
Words may be either the servants or masters. If the former they may safely guide us in the way of truth. If the latter… — George Horne Copy Share
Riches, honors and pleasure are the sweets which destroy the mind's appetite for heavenly food; poverty, disgrace and pain are the bitters which restore… — George Horne Copy Share
Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand and tramples upon temptations. — George Horne Copy Share
