A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of union. He is an incomplete animal. He resembles the odd half of a pair of scissors. |
A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over. |
A small leak can sink a great ship |
A soft Tongue may strike hard. |
A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar. |
A temperate Diet frees from Diseases; such are seldom ill, but if they are surprised with Sickness, they bear it better, and recover sooner; for most Distempers have their Original from Repletion. |
A Traveller should have a hog's nose, deer's legs, and an ass's back |
A true friend is the best possession. |
A true great Man will neither trample on a Worm, nor sneak to an Emperor. |
A virtuous heretic shall be saved before a wicked Christian |
A wicked Hero will turn his back to an innocent coward. |
A wolf eats sheep but now and then, ten thousands are devoured by men |
A word to the wise is enough |
Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it. |
Admiration is the daughter of ignorance. |