What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

I have other fish to fry.

I have other fish to fry.

Some good lessons
Are also learnt from Ceres and from Bacchus,
Without whom Venus will not long read more

Some good lessons
Are also learnt from Ceres and from Bacchus,
Without whom Venus will not long attack us.

Give a man enough rope and he'll hang himself.

Give a man enough rope and he'll hang himself.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.

It's a poore stake that cannot stand one yeare in the ground.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]