One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]

One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds read more

We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.

A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to
him.

A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to
him.

Power seldome grows old at Court.

Power seldome grows old at Court.

All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.

What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.

What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.

Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.

He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.

Many a smale maketh a grate.

Many a smale maketh a grate.