He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.

He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.

Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.

In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is King.

In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is King.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.

Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]

Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]

How well I feathered by nest.

How well I feathered by nest.