General Sayings ( 3030 - 3040 of 3562 )
That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.
That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
One man thinks one thing best, another another.
One man thinks one thing best, another another.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.
Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]
Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]
