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That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Gifts enter every where without a wimble.
Gifts enter every where without a wimble.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
They have learnt life's lessons.
They have learnt life's lessons.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem read more
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
