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Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.
Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
God keep me from false friends!
God keep me from false friends!
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.