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Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from
the attack even of the read more
Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from
the attack even of the weak.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
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.]
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Give me the ocular proof.
Give me the ocular proof.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
The back-doore robs the house.
The back-doore robs the house.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.