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He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.

He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.

by Unknown Found in: General Sayings,
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I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

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There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more

There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.

by Unattributed Author Found in: General Sayings,
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The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.

The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.

The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.

by William Cowper Found in: General Sayings,
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To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.

To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.

Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.

by William Shakespeare Found in: General Sayings,
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A master of straw eates a servant of steele.

A master of straw eates a servant of steele.

by George Herbert Found in: General Sayings,
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Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.

Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.

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