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The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those read more
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those that have spare time.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.
When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
He that is warme, thinkes all so.
He that is warme, thinkes all so.
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.