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The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
No man is a hero to his valet.
[Fr., Il n'y a pas de grand homme pour son valet-de-chambre.]
No man is a hero to his valet.
[Fr., Il n'y a pas de grand homme pour son valet-de-chambre.]
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.
He that followes the Lord hopes to goe before.
He that followes the Lord hopes to goe before.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
