Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good
idleness
A selected quote by Thomas a Kempis.
Never be entirely idle; but either be reading, or writing, or praying or meditating or endeavoring something for the public good
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Egotist: A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me
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Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.
The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.