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Strength without judgment falls by its own weight.
Strength without judgment falls by its own weight.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The first dish pleaseth all.
The first dish pleaseth all.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
Love makes all hard hearts gentle.
Love makes all hard hearts gentle.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
