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The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those read more
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those that have spare time.
Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.
Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
You cannot know wine by the barrell.
[You cannot know the wine by the barrel.]
You cannot know wine by the barrell.
[You cannot know the wine by the barrel.]
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
A little and good fills the trencher.
A little and good fills the trencher.