What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
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He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
it is in his power to do so.

To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.

To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]

All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?

What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?

The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.

The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.

The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.

The Cow knowes not what her taile is worth, till she have lost
it.