It is good to be taught even by an enemy.

It is good to be taught even by an enemy.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
[Lat., In regione caecorum rex est luscus.]

In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
[Lat., In regione caecorum rex est luscus.]

Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.

Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.

Aske much to have a little.

Aske much to have a little.

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Good things soon find a purchaser.

Good things soon find a purchaser.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.