Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
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Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]

But who alas! can love and then be wise?

But who alas! can love and then be wise?

If you believe everything you read, better not read.

If you believe everything you read, better not read.

Health without money is halfe an ague.

Health without money is halfe an ague.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

First come, first served.

First come, first served.

He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.

He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.

Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.

Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.