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He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
When war is raging the laws are dumb.
When war is raging the laws are dumb.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
We live by reposing trust in each other.
We live by reposing trust in each other.
The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.
The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.
Never morning wore
To evening, but some heart did break.
Never morning wore
To evening, but some heart did break.
To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free,
These are imperial arts.
To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free,
These are imperial arts.