Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already
sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb read more

Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already
sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb the Caspian
sea.

When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to read more

It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.

He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.

He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.

He that studies his content, wants it.

He that studies his content, wants it.

If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.

If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.

Let the poor man mind his tongue.

Let the poor man mind his tongue.

The more thou stir it the worse it will be.

The more thou stir it the worse it will be.