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An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Feares are divided in the midst.
Feares are divided in the midst.
Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.
Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.