"Oh what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!" »Sir Walter Scott, Marmion, Canto vi. Stanza 17.
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"practise yourself, for heaven's sake, in little things and thence proceed to greater." »Epictetus
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"Two persons die remorseful: he who possessed and enjoyed not, and he who knew but did not practise." »Sa?di
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"Do not consider any vice as trivial, and therefore practise it; do not consider any virtue as unimportant, and therefore neglect it." »Chinese
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"Skill in advising others is easily attained by men; but to practise righteousness themselves is what only a few can succeed in doing." »The Hitopadesa
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"This year, or this month, or, more likely, this very day, we have failed to practise ourselves the kind of behaviour we expect from other people." »C. S. Lewis, The Case for Christianity
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"A man eminent in learning has not even a little virtue if he fears to practise it. What precious things can be shown to a blind man when he holds a lamp in his hand?" »The Hitopadesa
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"I asked an experienced elder who had profited by his knowledge of the world, ?What course should I pursue to obtain prosperity?? He replied, ?Contentment?if you are able, practise contentment.?" »Selman
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"Humility is a virtue all preach, none practise, and yet everybody is content to hear. The master thinks it good doctrine for his servant, the laity for the clergy, and the clergy for the laity." »John Selden
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"Death comes, and makes a man his prey, A man whose powers are yet unspent; Like one on gathering flowers intent, Whose thoughts are turned another way. Begin betimes to practise good, Lest fate surprise thee unawares Amid thy round of schemes and cares; To-morrow?s task to-day conclude.*" »Mahabharata
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