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He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
Love and a cough cannot be hid.
Love and a cough cannot be hid.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Bring a lawsuit against a man who can pay; the poor man's acts
are not worth the expence.
Bring a lawsuit against a man who can pay; the poor man's acts
are not worth the expence.