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He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
The soft speeches of the wicked are full of deceit.
The soft speeches of the wicked are full of deceit.
