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The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
The act is judged of by the event.
The act is judged of by the event.
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
The silver livery of advised age.
The silver livery of advised age.
A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.
A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
