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He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.
He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.
He that beleeveth all, misseth; hee that beleeveth nothing, hitts
not.
He that beleeveth all, misseth; hee that beleeveth nothing, hitts
not.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
For the same man to be an heretick and a good subject, is
incompossible.
For the same man to be an heretick and a good subject, is
incompossible.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
A mouse relies not solely on one hole.
A mouse relies not solely on one hole.