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We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.
Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
