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He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
A little and good fills the trencher.
A little and good fills the trencher.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Do not expect good from another's death.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.
Take heed of winde that comes in at a hole, and a reconciled
Enemy.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
