Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.

Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.

If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

Wine unlocks the breast.

Wine unlocks the breast.

Who can blind lover's eyes?

Who can blind lover's eyes?

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more

A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.

Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.

Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.

The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, read more

The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, exclaims, "Thou wast my
only one!"