When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before read more

When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.

The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.

Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more

Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.

Favour will as surely perish as life.

Favour will as surely perish as life.

For use almost can change the stamp of nature.

For use almost can change the stamp of nature.

A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.

A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.

Simple is the language of truth.

Simple is the language of truth.

Must I give way and room to your rash choler?

Must I give way and room to your rash choler?