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He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
Fortune favours the bold.
Fortune favours the bold.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.
He that beleeveth all, misseth; hee that beleeveth nothing, hitts
not.
He that beleeveth all, misseth; hee that beleeveth nothing, hitts
not.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Love makes a good eye squint.
Love makes a good eye squint.
