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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.]
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis read more
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in
errore perseverare.]
Idle folks have the most labour.
Idle folks have the most labour.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
It costs more to doe ill then to doe well.
It costs more to doe ill then to doe well.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
