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If that you have a former friend for foe.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
A small heart hath small desires.
A small heart hath small desires.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
One stroke fells not an oke.
One stroke fells not an oke.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
They make a desert and they call it peace.
They make a desert and they call it peace.