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Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
The noise is greater then the nuts.
The noise is greater then the nuts.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
To a great night, a great Lanthorne.
To a great night, a great Lanthorne.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
