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Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Little dogs start the Hare, the great get her.
Little dogs start the Hare, the great get her.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.