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I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.
The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.
The groundsell speakes not save what it heard at the hinges.
The groundsell speakes not save what it heard at the hinges.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
The less of this cold world the more of heaven.
The less of this cold world the more of heaven.
