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Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a
fall.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a
fall.
A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom.
A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
The Reverend are ever before.
The Reverend are ever before.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
Aske much to have a little.
Aske much to have a little.
It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.
It is folly to fear what cannot be avoided.