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A greater liar than the Parthians.
A greater liar than the Parthians.
The sense of death is most in apprehension.
The sense of death is most in apprehension.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]
We must every one be a man of his own fancy.
We must every one be a man of his own fancy.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?
Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?
