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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,
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?
What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.
How commentators each dark passage shun,
And hold their farthing candle to the sun.
How commentators each dark passage shun,
And hold their farthing candle to the sun.
