The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.

The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.

He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.

He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.

He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]

He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.

A smiling face is half the meal.

A smiling face is half the meal.

A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.

A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.

Let him play the second fiddle who can't play the first.