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Hit the nail on the head.
Hit the nail on the head.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
In the morning mountaines, in the evening fountaines.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.
Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish.
[I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish.
[I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.