Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.

Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.

If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.

If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.

There was not a greater gourmand living.

There was not a greater gourmand living.

A fair day in winter is the mother of a storme.

A fair day in winter is the mother of a storme.

There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]

There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

The finishing stroke of all sorrow.

The finishing stroke of all sorrow.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.