He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.

Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.

We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.

We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.

He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.

He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.

Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.

A woman conceales what shee knowes not.

A woman conceales what shee knowes not.