You May Also Like / View all maxioms
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The goddess was discovered by her gait.
The goddess was discovered by her gait.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Who eates his cock alone must saddle his horse alone.
Who eates his cock alone must saddle his horse alone.
This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.
This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.
A long tongue is a signe of a short hand.
[A long tongue is a sign of a short read more
A long tongue is a signe of a short hand.
[A long tongue is a sign of a short hand.]
