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Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that read more
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
Bring a lawsuit against a man who can pay; the poor man's acts
are not worth the expence.
Bring a lawsuit against a man who can pay; the poor man's acts
are not worth the expence.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
