...diem. ' Neither is it necessary precisely to fix the bounds of this general expression, is better. He, that ruleth his spirit, is better than he, that taketh a city. The sense is easily understood: in general, it signifies, that he that rultth his fpirit discovers...

...is no help. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth, in that very day his thoughts perish. He, that ruleth his spirit, is better than he, that taketh a city. My son, the son of my zvomb, the son of my vows, give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to...

...constantly follow your steps ! While you subdue your enemies, may you experience this maxim of the wise man, he that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city. Young people receive our blessing : may you ever be preserved from the contagion of t'he world you...

...after foher and ferious drfcuflion. In this firft view, then, the advantage is wholly in favor of.hiinj that ruleth his spirit, is better than he, that taketh a city. ' i • • 2. Compare, in the fecond place, the exploits of him that ruleth hit spirit, with the exploits...

...it be necessary to reduce hyperbole to precision, is it not so now in explaining the text before us, "He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city ?" What justness can there be in comparing a man, who by reflection corrects his passions, with an...

...party ! more worthy of memorial, than those victories that are recorded in the blood of thousands. He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city, Admit, for a moment, that it is a narrow prejudice which makes some more than hesitate to use, in solemn...

...a conquest greater than those the world so much magnifies. It is Solomon's assertion, § not mine, He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city. What hinders us then from obtaining this peace? Do we think it will be time enough hereafter? When,...

...endured the contradiction of sinners against himself. It brought to my mind those words of Solomon, 'He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city.' " When we reflect on the resolutions by which Mr. S. governed his mind, we shall not wonder he made...

...blood. Well may it be said, " Anger is a short madness. " It resteth only in the bosom of fools. " He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city." , ' This daring deed and dreadful catastrophe were quickly known throughout Pentonville and Clerkenwell....

...the noblest feats of courage ; and require the exertions of a firm, resolute, and determined soul. " He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city." The false opinions, and depraved customs of the world, make sad havoc among human souls, and it is...