While there is hope left, let not the weakness of sorrow make the strength of resolution languish. Sir P. Sidney.
While thy shoe is on thy foot, tread upon the thorns. Pr.
While we are indifferent to our good qualities, we keep on deceiving ourselves in regard to our faults, until we come to look upon them as virtues. Heine.
While we are reasoning concerning life, life is gone. Hume.
While we think to revenge an injury, we many 25 times begin one, and after that repent our misconceptions. Feltham.
While you live, tell truth and shame the devil. 1 Hen. IV., iii. 1.
Whilst a man confideth in Providence, he should not slacken his own exertions; for without labour he is unworthy to obtain the oil from the seed. Hitopadesa.
Whilst lions war and battle for their dens, / Poor harmless lambs abide their enmity. 3 Hen. VI., ii. 5.
Whilst we converse with what is above us, we do not grow old, but grow young. Emerson.
Whining lover may as well request / A scornful 30 breast / To melt in gentle tears, as woo the world for rest. Quarles.