Thrice is he arm'd that hath his quarrel just; / And he but naked, though locked up in steel, / Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted. 2 Hen. VI., iii. 2.
Thrift must begin with little savings. Pr.
Thrifty be, but not covetous. George Herbert.
Through certain humours or passions, and from temper merely, a man may be completely miserable, let his outward circumstances be ever so fortunate. Lord Shaftesbury.
Through every star, through every grass 35 blade, and most through every living soul, the glory of a present God still beams. Carlyle.
Through steep ascents, through strait and rugged ways, / Ourselves to glory's lofty seats we raise: / In vain he hopes to reach the bless'd abode / Who leaves the narrow path for the more easy road. Boscan.
Through tatter'd clothes small vices do appear; / Robes and furr'd gowns hide all. King Lear, iv. 6.
Through "the ruins of a falling era," not once missing his footing. Carlyle of his father.
Through want of enterprise and faith men are where they are, buying and selling, and spending their lives like serfs. Thoreau.
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by 40 understanding it is established; and by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Bible.