You May Also Like / View all maxioms
In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
