Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.

Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.

While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.

Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.

Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.

An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.

An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.

To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.

To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.

Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.

Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.

An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.

An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.