Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more

Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]

The point is plain as a pike staff.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

An idle head is a boxe for the winde.

An idle head is a boxe for the winde.

Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more

Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]

Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.

Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.

Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.

Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.

By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.

By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.

Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your read more

Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your depth.]