What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

The first dish pleaseth all.

The first dish pleaseth all.

The fault is as great as hee that is faulty.

The fault is as great as hee that is faulty.

The thread breakes, where it is weakest.

The thread breakes, where it is weakest.

As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.

As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.

Take away her rewards, and who will ever clasp naked Virtue to
his bosom?

Take away her rewards, and who will ever clasp naked Virtue to
his bosom?

That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.

Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.

Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.

Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.