book v

. chap. lxxxi._

Of two evils I have chose the least.--PRIOR: _Imitation of Horace._

E duobus malis minimum eligendum (Of two evils, the least should be chosen).--ERASMUS: _Adages._ CICERO: _De Officiis, iii. 1._

[6-1] Went in at the tone eare and out at the tother.--HEYWOOD: _Proverbes, part ii . chap. ix._

[6-2] This wonder lasted nine daies.--HEYWOOD: _Proverbes, part ii . chap. i._

[6-3] Ars longa, vita brevis (Art is long: life is brief).--HIPPOCRATES: _Aphorism i._

[6-4] Three may keepe counsayle, if two be away.--HEYWOOD: _Proverbes, part ii . chap. v._

THOMAS À KEMPIS. 1380-1471.

Man proposes, but God disposes.[7-1]

_Imitation of Christ. Book i . Chap. 19._

And when he is out of sight, quickly also is he out of mind.[7-2]

_Imitation of Christ. Book i . Chap. 23._

Of two evils, the less is always to be chosen.[7-3]

_Imitation of Christ.