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Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.
Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that read more
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded.
That all the Apostles would have done as they did.
Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded.
That all the Apostles would have done as they did.
There is no proverb which is not true.
[Sp., No hay refran que no sea verdadero.]
There is no proverb which is not true.
[Sp., No hay refran que no sea verdadero.]
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.
While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.
They are safe in their number and their close array.
They are safe in their number and their close array.