The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.

The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).

To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

Every day brings his bread with it.

Every day brings his bread with it.

We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.

Modred's narrow foxy face,
Heart hiding smile, and gray persistent eye.

Modred's narrow foxy face,
Heart hiding smile, and gray persistent eye.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.

Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.