He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he read more

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.

If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen,
Let him not know it, and he's not robb'd at read more

He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen,
Let him not know it, and he's not robb'd at all.

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

When you have set yourself a task finish it.

When you have set yourself a task finish it.