Needle in a bottle of hay.

Needle in a bottle of hay.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

A nail in the wound.

A nail in the wound.

A thorn in the flesh.

A thorn in the flesh.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As clear as a whistle.

As clear as a whistle.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

Moche Crye and no Wull.

To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]

To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]