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Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.
A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.