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The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best of hearts.
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by the tenderness of the best of hearts.
And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be
for a glorious read more
And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be
for a glorious throne to his father's house.
If thou art terrible to many, then beware of many.
[Lat., Multis terribilis, caveto multos.]
If thou art terrible to many, then beware of many.
[Lat., Multis terribilis, caveto multos.]
Yee have many strings to your bowe.
Yee have many strings to your bowe.
Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.
Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.
Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart; her maxims are universal, read more
Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart; her maxims are universal, and all the virtues lean upon her; she is the guide and the mistress of human life
He is a dangerous fellow, keep clear of him. (That is: he has
hay on his horns, showing he read more
He is a dangerous fellow, keep clear of him. (That is: he has
hay on his horns, showing he is dangerous.)
[Lat., Faenum habet in cornu, longe fuge.]
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
Yes, I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and
both cracked.
Yes, I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and
both cracked.
