You May Also Like / View all maxioms
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that read more
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
The comforters head never akes.
The comforters head never akes.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
Little wealth, little care.
Little wealth, little care.
