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In doing nothing men learn to do evil.
In doing nothing men learn to do evil.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
The longest Day hath an Eueninge.
The longest Day hath an Eueninge.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.