War should neither be feared nor provoked.

War should neither be feared nor provoked.

Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]

Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

The first and last frosts are the worst.

The first and last frosts are the worst.

Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.

Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.

Water a farre off quencheth not fire.

Water a farre off quencheth not fire.

Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.

Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.

Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.

Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.