Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.

Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.

Going as if he trod upon eggs.

Going as if he trod upon eggs.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

So honour peereth in the meanest habit.

It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.

It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.

Cares deny all rest to weary limbs.

Cares deny all rest to weary limbs.

Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.

Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.

The heart of kings is unsearchable.

The heart of kings is unsearchable.

A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more

A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.

Turn about is fair play.

Turn about is fair play.