God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.

God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.

It is best to know the worst at once.

It is best to know the worst at once.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.

With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?

With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?

It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.

It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.

The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.

The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.

Love and businesse teach eloquence.

Love and businesse teach eloquence.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.