'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.

The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more

He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,

The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.

It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.

Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already
sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb read more

Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already
sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb the Caspian
sea.

Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.

Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.