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There is no proverb which is not true.
[Sp., No hay refran que no sea verdadero.]
There is no proverb which is not true.
[Sp., No hay refran que no sea verdadero.]
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that sends a foole expects one.
He that sends a foole expects one.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
