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His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
The offender never pardons.
The offender never pardons.
That which sufficeth is not little.
That which sufficeth is not little.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
