Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more

Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more

But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.

Let an ill man lie in thy straw, and he looks to be thy heire.

Let an ill man lie in thy straw, and he looks to be thy heire.

In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.

In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.

Ever since we weare cloathes, we know not one another.

Ever since we weare cloathes, we know not one another.