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Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.
Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.
A friend always loves, but he who loves is not always a friend.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.