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He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
A faire death honours the whole life.
A faire death honours the whole life.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]
I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?