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A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.
God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.
With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?
With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?
Our praises are our wages.
Our praises are our wages.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
