Much matter decocted into few words.

Much matter decocted into few words.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

Amongst good men two men suffice.

Amongst good men two men suffice.

He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.

He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.

He who quarrels with a drunken man injures one who is absent.

He who quarrels with a drunken man injures one who is absent.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

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.

Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.

Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.

While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.

While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.