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Fast bind, fast find--
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.
Fast bind, fast find--
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.
One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Haste is productive of injury, and so is too much hesitation. He
is the wisest man who does everything read more
Haste is productive of injury, and so is too much hesitation. He
is the wisest man who does everything at the proper time.