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I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats or any contemptuous expressions, for read more
I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats or any contemptuous expressions, for neither of these weaken the enemy, but threats make him more cautious, and the other excites his hatred, and a desire to revenge himself
It is always good
When a man has two irons in the fire.
It is always good
When a man has two irons in the fire.
Prudence is a rich ugly old maid courted by Incapacity.
Prudence is a rich ugly old maid courted by Incapacity.
Yee have many strings to your bowe.
Yee have many strings to your bowe.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
Get Estates may venture more. Little Boats must keep near Shore.
He that fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
He that fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
Prudence is a rich, ugly old maid wooed by incapacity.
Prudence is a rich, ugly old maid wooed by incapacity.
Yes, I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and
both cracked.
Yes, I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and
both cracked.
Good nature without prudence, is foolishness
Good nature without prudence, is foolishness
