An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.

An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.

He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.

He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.

Let him love none and be by none beloved!

Let him love none and be by none beloved!

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

I'ld charm her with the magic of a switch.

The ripest fruit first falls, and so doth he;
His time is spent, our pilgrimage must be.

The ripest fruit first falls, and so doth he;
His time is spent, our pilgrimage must be.

Like a dog he hunts in dreams.

Like a dog he hunts in dreams.

Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.

Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.

The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.

The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.

Want of pluck shows want of blood.

Want of pluck shows want of blood.