Covetousnesse breaks the bag.

Covetousnesse breaks the bag.

When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before read more

When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.

States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.

He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.

He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

Every sin brings its punishment with it.

A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

A sly piece of good luck, which nobody knows of is delightful.

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.

Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.

One sound blow will serve to undo us all.