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Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it read more
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it lies.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.
The man of wisdom is the man of years.
The man of wisdom is the man of years.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
Everything in art is but a copy of nature.
Everything in art is but a copy of nature.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
It is easy to be wise after the event.