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Some remedies are worse than the disease itself.
[Lat., Graviora quaedam sunt remedia periculis.]

Some remedies are worse than the disease itself.
[Lat., Graviora quaedam sunt remedia periculis.]

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One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.

One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.

by Lord Alfred Tennyson Found in: General Sayings,
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Little losses amaze, great tame.

Little losses amaze, great tame.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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He who has wronged you is either stronger or weaker than
yourself: be he weaker, spare him; be he read more

He who has wronged you is either stronger or weaker than
yourself: be he weaker, spare him; be he stronger, then spare
yourself.

by Sir Walter Scott Found in: General Sayings,
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.

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To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.

In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.

Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.

by Periander Of Corinth Found in: General Sayings,
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So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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