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The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
He can do most who has most power.
He can do most who has most power.
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
Giving is dead, restoring very sicke.
Giving is dead, restoring very sicke.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
