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 I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no 
colors.'  
 I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no 
colors.' 
Anger manages everything badly.
Anger manages everything badly.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
No man can serve two masters.
No man can serve two masters.
A countenance inconceivably forbidding.
A countenance inconceivably forbidding.
 He gives twice who gives quickly.
 [Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
   - credited to Publius read more 
 He gives twice who gives quickly.
 [Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
   - credited to Publius Syrus Mimus, 
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
 The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the 
utmost danger.  
 The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the 
utmost danger.