Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]

Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]

A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.

Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.

Empty Chambers make foolish maides.

Empty Chambers make foolish maides.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.

Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.

Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.

In spending lies the advantage.

In spending lies the advantage.

He who is first in time has the prior right.

He who is first in time has the prior right.