Deception follows on the heels of deception.

Deception follows on the heels of deception.

Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.

Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.

Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.

Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.

Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]

Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.

There is no proverb which is not true.
[Sp., No hay refran que no sea verdadero.]

There is no proverb which is not true.
[Sp., No hay refran que no sea verdadero.]

Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.

Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.

An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.

An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.