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It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is read more
It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is he."
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Since you know all, and I nothing, tell me what I dreamed last
night.
Since you know all, and I nothing, tell me what I dreamed last
night.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]