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There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?
With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?