I have cut my leg with my own adze.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.

Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.

Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.

Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.

To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.

To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

One flower makes no garland.

One flower makes no garland.

You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.

You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.