I Regard That Man As Lost, Who

Tattletales, And Those Who Listen To Their Slander, By My Good Will, Should All Be Hanged. The Former By Their Tongues, The Latter By Their Ears. [lat., Homines Qui Gestant, Quique Auscultant Crimina, Si Meo Arbitratu Liceat, Omnes Pendeant Gestores Linguis, Auditores Auribus.]

It Is Best To Know The Worst At Once.

If You Do Anything Well, Gratitude Is Lighter Than A Feather; If You Give Offense In Anything, People's Wrath Is As Heavy As Lead.

He That Would Eat The Nut Must Crack The Shell.

It Is Common To Forget A Man And Slight Him If His Good Will Cannot Help You.