You May Also Like / View all maxioms
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.
Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
Hell is paved with good intentions.
Hell is paved with good intentions.