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Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]
You have eaten a meal dangerously seasoned. [You have laid up a
grief in store for yourself.]
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
