Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.

Experience teaches.
[Lat., Experientia docet.]

Experience teaches.
[Lat., Experientia docet.]

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?

Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.

Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.

He that serves, must serve.

He that serves, must serve.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.

Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.

A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.