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Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,
and it shall be opened unto read more
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,
and it shall be opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.