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Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
it is in his power to read more
He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
it is in his power to do so.
His anger is easily excited and appeased, and he changes from
hour to hour.
His anger is easily excited and appeased, and he changes from
hour to hour.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.
Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.
