Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.

Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.

Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.

Ill vessels seldome miscarry.

Ill vessels seldome miscarry.

Coming events cast their shadows before.

Coming events cast their shadows before.

What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?

An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.

An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Let him fry in his own grease.

Let him fry in his own grease.