What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.

I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.

I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.

Hold their nose to the grindstone.

Hold their nose to the grindstone.

The little cannot bee great, unlesse he devoure many.

The little cannot bee great, unlesse he devoure many.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to read more

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to drink.
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord
shall reward thee.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.

Assaile who will, the valiant attends.