General Sayings ( 1300 - 1310 of 3562 )
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Such crimes has superstition caused.
Such crimes has superstition caused.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Regarding nothing as done, while ought remained to be done.
Regarding nothing as done, while ought remained to be done.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.