You May Also Like / View all maxioms
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.
War should neither be feared nor provoked.
War should neither be feared nor provoked.
Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
read more
Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
But he that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that which not enriches him
And makes me poor indeed.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Every man's friend is no man's friend.
Every man's friend is no man's friend.
Little do you know what a gloriously uncertain thing law is.
Little do you know what a gloriously uncertain thing law is.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
God keep me from false friends!
God keep me from false friends!
It's better to be head of a Lyzard, then the tayle of a Lyon.
It's better to be head of a Lyzard, then the tayle of a Lyon.
