You May Also Like / View all maxioms
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
A man is known to be mortal by two things, Sleep and Lust.
At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
read more
At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
Successful villany is called virtue.
Successful villany is called virtue.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
