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He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.
A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.