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One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.
One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
You stick in the same mire.
You stick in the same mire.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
The faulty stands on his guard.
The faulty stands on his guard.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.