An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.

An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

In a good house all is quickly ready.

In a good house all is quickly ready.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

Hold their nose to the grindstone.

Hold their nose to the grindstone.

Better be a foole then a knave.

Better be a foole then a knave.

Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.

Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

Fair words butter no parsnips.

Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.

Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.