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He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.