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Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.
Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
