| What's Ben |
What's Verse |
| Flattery |
| Approve not of him who commends all you say. [1735] | Yes manned?
Mess planned. |
| A Plowman on his Legs is higher than a Gentleman on his Knees. [1746] | Executive stars
Once … lit … chiefs’ cigars. |
Friend & Enemies
see also CIVILITY, DEBT & CREDIT, GOSSIP & REPUTATION and VISITING. |
| The wise Man draws more Advantage from his Enemies, than the Fool from his Friends. [1749] | Get beat at chess?
Learn … foe’s finesse. |
| Wouldst thou confound thine Enemy, be good thyself. [1750] | Need crafty snare?
… Try playing fair. |
A Brother may not be a
Friend, but a Friend will
always be a Brother. [1752] | Your sibling's your friend?
The gene's dividend! |
| Friendship cannot live with Ceremony, nor without Civility. [1754] | Much scratch or polish
Friendships demolish. |
| A false Friend and a Shadow, attend only while the Sun shines. [1756] | A weatherwise friend
Will stick -- to the wind. |
| When Knaves betray each other, one can scarce be blamed, or the other pitied. [1758] | Both snitch -
Can't bitch. |
Gabbing & Silence
see also GOSSIP & REPUTATION. |
Silence is not always a
Sign of Wisdom, but
Babbling is ever Mark of a
Folly. [1758] | Keep dumb -- ride it out...
Babble on - leave no doubt. |
Silence: Speak not but what
may benefit others or
your self. Avoid trifling
conversation. [Virtue 2] | No use heard?
Mute that word! |
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