We are often infinitely mistaken, and take the falsest measures, when we envy the happiness of rich and great men; we know… — Joseph Hall Delight Copy Share Image
Tranquillity consisteth in a steadiness of the mind; and how can that vessel that is beaten upon by contrary waves and winds,… — Joseph Hall Beaten Copy Share Image
Those who give not till they die show that they would not then if they could keep it any longer. — Joseph Hall Dies Copy Share Image
As the most generous vine, if it is not pruned, runs out into many superfluous stems, and grows at last weak and… — Joseph Hall Affliction Copy Share Image
Let others either envy or pity me; I care not, so long as I enjoy myself. — Joseph Hall Care Copy Share Image
Revenge commonly hurts both the offerer and sufferer; as we see in a foolish bee, which in her anger invenometh the flesh… — Joseph Hall Anger Copy Share Image
There is no enemy can hurt us but by our own hands. Satan could not hurt us, if our own corruption betrayed… — Joseph Hall Affliction Copy Share Image
There would not be so many open mouths if there were not so many open ears. — Joseph Hall Ears Copy Share Image
I have seldom seen much ostentation and much learning met together. The sun, rising and declining, makes long shadows; at mid day,… — Joseph Hall Highest Copy Share Image
Neutrality in things good or evil is both odious and prejudicial; but in matters of an indifferent nature is safe and commendable.… — Joseph Hall Causes Copy Share Image
Infidelity and faith look both through the perspective glass, but at contrary ends. Infidelity looks through the wrong end of the glass;… — Joseph Hall Afar Copy Share Image
Those that dare lose a day, ate dangerously prodigal; those that dare misspend it, are desperate. — Joseph Hall Dare Copy Share Image
...Covetousness, looking more at what we would have than at what we have. — Joseph Hall Covetousness Copy Share Image
Christian society is like a bundle of sticks laid together, whereof one kindles another. Solitary men have fewest provocations to evil, but,… — Joseph Hall Accounts Copy Share Image
Ambition is torment enough for an enemy; for it affords as much discontentment in enjoying as in want, making men like poisoned… — Joseph Hall Ambition Copy Share Image
It is of no small commendation to manage a little well. To live well in abundance is the praise of the estate,… — Joseph Hall Abundance Copy Share Image
Garments that have once one rent in them are subject to be torn on every nail, and glasses that are once cracked… — Joseph Hall Broken Copy Share Image
Every day is a little life, and our whole life is but a day repeated. Therefore live every day as if it… — Joseph Hall Dare Copy Share Image
The blood that is once inflamed with wine is apt to boil with rage. — Joseph Hall Anger Copy Share Image
I will rather suffer a thousand wrongs than offer one. I have always found that to strive with a superior is injurious;… — Joseph Hall Doubtful Copy Share Image
How easy it is for men to be swollen with admiration of their own strength and glory, and to be lifted up… — Joseph Hall Admiration Copy Share Image
