The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more

The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.

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.

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more

From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.

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.

The Reverend are ever before.

The Reverend are ever before.

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,

We are deceived by the semblance of what is just.

We are deceived by the semblance of what is just.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.