Grief has limits, whereas apprehension has none. For we grieve only for what we know has happened, but we fear all that possibly may happen.

Quote by Pliny The Elder

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The best plan is to profit by the folly of others.

The best plan is to profit by the folly of others.

Hope is the pillar that holds up the world. Hope is the dream of a...

Hope is the pillar that holds up the world. Hope is the dream of a...

Such is the audacity of man, that he hath learned to counterfeit Nature, yea, and...

Such is the audacity of man, that he hath learned to counterfeit Nature, yea, and...

In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain.

In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain.

Truth comes out in wine.

Truth comes out in wine.

An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.

An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.

It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have...

It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have...

No mortal man, moreover is wise at all moments.

No mortal man, moreover is wise at all moments.

The only certainty is that nothing is certain.

The only certainty is that nothing is certain.

From the end spring new beginnings.

From the end spring new beginnings.

There is always something new out of Africa.

There is always something new out of Africa.

Home is where the heart is.

Home is where the heart is.

The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact...

The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact...

Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out til too...

Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out til too...

The prince of darkness is a gentleman.

The prince of darkness is a gentleman.

No matter how dark your current situation may be...a bright future awaits. The sun is...

No matter how dark your current situation may be...a bright future awaits. The sun is...

Peace is the flame that creates the light in darkness.

Peace is the flame that creates the light in darkness.

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.

If there be light, then there is darkness; if cold, heat; if height, depth; if...

If there be light, then there is darkness; if cold, heat; if height, depth; if...

Without Jesus Christ man must be in vice and misery; with Jesus Christ man is...

Without Jesus Christ man must be in vice and misery; with Jesus Christ man is...