2105 Latin Proverbs / Page 13
241. An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
242. An ungrateful man is a tub full of holes.
243. An unguarded speech reveals the truth.
244. And Modesty, who, when she goes, Is gone for ever.
245. Anger is a transient madness.
246. Antiquity is entitled to respect.
247. Anxious about the shoe, but disregarding the foot.
248. Any man can steer in a calm.
249. Apples taste sweetest when they are going.
250. Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?
251. Arms are of little service abroad unless directed by the wisdom of counsellors at home.
252. Arrogance is intolerable.
253. Art has no enemy except ignorance.
254. As a man has lived, so will he die.
255. As numerous as the leaves of the oak, or the waves which wash the island.
256. As the tree is known by its fruit, so is the wicked man by his deeds.
257. As to the juror or the witness, bribe both.
258. As to what is future, even a bird with a long neck cannot see it, but God only.
259. As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to you.
260. As you have arranged the thread so must you weave it.