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Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
You should trust any man in his own art provided he is skilled in
it.
You should trust any man in his own art provided he is skilled in
it.
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
He that owes nothing, if he makes not mouthes at us, is
courteous.
He that owes nothing, if he makes not mouthes at us, is
courteous.
Regarding nothing as done, while ought remained to be done.
Regarding nothing as done, while ought remained to be done.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
