Her purse was a weight, ballast; it tethered her to the earth as her mind floated away.
Less judgment than wit is more sail than ballast.
Less judgment than wit is more sail than ballast. Yet it must be confessed that wit given an edge to sense, and recommends it extremely.
Hatred is the ballast of the rock which lies upon our necks and underfoot.
Praise a fool, and slay him; for the canvas of his vanity is spread; His bark is shallow in the water, and a sudden gust shall sink it: Praise a wise man, and speed him on his way; for he carrieth the ballast of humility, And is glad when his course is cheered by the sympathy of brethren ashore.
Habit is the ballast that chains the dog to his vomit.
Enthusiasms, like stimulants, are often affected by people with small mental ballast
Wit gives an edge to sense, and recommends it extremely.
A vow imparts stability, ballast and firmness to one's character.
