Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]

Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]

A living dog is better than a dead lion.

A living dog is better than a dead lion.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.

Time flies never to be recalled.

Time flies never to be recalled.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.

An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.