They that are booted are not alwaies ready.

They that are booted are not alwaies ready.

Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.

Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.

As many servants so many enemies.

As many servants so many enemies.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.

Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.

Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.

Rivers neede a spring.

Rivers neede a spring.

Fast bind, fast find--
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.

Fast bind, fast find--
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.

Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.

Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.

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.]