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When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
He who spares the wicked injures the good.
He who spares the wicked injures the good.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.
Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
The secret wound still lives within the breast.
[Lat., Tacitum vivit sub pectore vulnus.]
The secret wound still lives within the breast.
[Lat., Tacitum vivit sub pectore vulnus.]