Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.

Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.

Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"

Necessity is the mother of "taking chances"

He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.

He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.

One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.

The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.

When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.

When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.

For want of a naile the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the
horse is lost, for read more

For want of a naile the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the
horse is lost, for want of a horse the rider is lost.