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He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.
Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.
The bit that one eates, no friend makes.
The bit that one eates, no friend makes.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
He comes not in my books.
He comes not in my books.
Mend your cloathes, and you may hold out this yeare.
Mend your cloathes, and you may hold out this yeare.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
