The beggar is the only free man in the universe. Lamb.
The beggar is the only man in the universe 15 who is not obliged to study appearances. Lamb.
The beggar weareth all colours, fearing none. Lamb.
The beggar's costume hath undergone less change than the Quaker's. Lamb.
The beginning, and very nearly the end, of bodily education for a girl, is to make sure that she can stand and sit upright; the ankle vertical, and firm as a marble shaft; the waist elastic as a reed, and as unfatiguable. Ruskin.
The beginning of all good law, and nearly the end of it, is that every man shall do good work for his bread, and that every man shall have good bread for his work. Ruskin.
The beginning of all temptations and wickedness 20 is the fickleness of our own minds and want of trust in God. Thomas à Kempis.
The beginning of creation (in man's soul as in Nature) is light. Till the eye have vision, the whole members are in bonds. Carlyle.
The beginning of inquiry is disease. Carlyle.
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention before it be meddled with. Bible.