Maxioms by Decimus Laberius
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
