It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.

Time is the Rider that breakes youth.

Time is the Rider that breakes youth.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.

Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.

Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.

Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.

Give me the ocular proof.

Give me the ocular proof.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.

A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.