. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

You should trust any man in his own art provided he is skilled in
it.

You should trust any man in his own art provided he is skilled in
it.

Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.

Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.

The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your read more

Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your depth.]

Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.

Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.

A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.