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A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
An Idle youth, a needy Age.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.
A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.
