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Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.
Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
A Daniel still say I, a second Daniel!
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
A Daniel still say I, a second Daniel!
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]
The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]