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Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.