The fear thou art in, Sancho," said Don Quixote, "prevents thee from seeing or hearing correctly, for one of the effects of fear is to derange the senses and make things appear different from what they are; if thou art in such fear, withdraw to one side and leave me to myself, for alone I suffice to bring victory to that side to which I shall give my aid;" and so saying he gave Rocinante the spur, and putting the lance in rest, shot down the slope like a thunderbolt.

Riches are able to solder up abundance of flaws.

He who gives early gives twice.

Forewarned, forearmed; to be prepared is half the victory.

It is better that a judge should lean on the side of compassion than severity.

He who has the judge for his father goes into court with an easy mind.

One should not talk of hatters in the house of the hanged.