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Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
He that is surprized with the first frost feeles it all the
winter after.
He that is surprized with the first frost feeles it all the
winter after.
They do not love that do not show their love.
They do not love that do not show their love.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.
Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.
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.]
The man of wisdom is the man of years.
The man of wisdom is the man of years.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
