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He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil read more
He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil in.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
I am myself a man, and nothing relating to men is a matter of
indifference to me.
I am myself a man, and nothing relating to men is a matter of
indifference to me.
It's good tying the sack before it be full.
It's good tying the sack before it be full.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.
Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.