Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth.

What a man does by the agency of another is his own act.

What a man does by the agency of another is his own act.

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

Nor am I ashamed, as some are, to confess my ignorance of those
matters with which I am unacquainted.

Nor am I ashamed, as some are, to confess my ignorance of those
matters with which I am unacquainted.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.