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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,
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
Joking apart, now let us be serious.
Joking apart, now let us be serious.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
If you loose your time, you cannot get mony nor gaine.
If you loose your time, you cannot get mony nor gaine.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]