You May Also Like / View all maxioms
One swallow does not make spring.
One swallow does not make spring.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from
the attack even of the read more
Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from
the attack even of the weak.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
read more
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.
Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.
Pension never inriched young man.
Pension never inriched young man.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
