Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

A gift much expected is paid, not given.

A gift much expected is paid, not given.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

Trivial losses often prove great gains.

When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of
gold?

When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of
gold?

Brabling Curres never want torne eares.

Brabling Curres never want torne eares.

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.]

Heresie is the school of pride.

Heresie is the school of pride.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he read more

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.