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Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
As many servants so many enemies.
As many servants so many enemies.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Pull downe your hatt on the winds side.
Pull downe your hatt on the winds side.