Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.

Successful villany is called virtue.

Successful villany is called virtue.

In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
[Lat., In regione caecorum rex est luscus.]

In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
[Lat., In regione caecorum rex est luscus.]

What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has read more

What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has on his tail.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.

Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.

Take the goods the gods provide thee.

Take the goods the gods provide thee.

Aske much to have a little.

Aske much to have a little.

Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.

Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.