Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.

Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.

It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.

It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.

Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.

Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.

Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.

First come, first served.

First come, first served.

The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.

The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.

The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.
[Lat., Nihil aliud est ebrietas quam voluntaria insania.]

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.
[Lat., Nihil aliud est ebrietas quam voluntaria insania.]