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Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
With but a plank between them and their fate.
With but a plank between them and their fate.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
