Men would be angels, angels would be gods.

Men would be angels, angels would be gods.

If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.

If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.

I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

Lawyers houses are built on the heads of fooles.

Lawyers houses are built on the heads of fooles.

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.

Jest not in earnest.

Jest not in earnest.

Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.

Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.

One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.

One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.