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The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.
The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
God sends cold according to Cloathes.
[God sends cold according to clothes.]
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.