The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.

And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.

Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]

Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]

The moon is made of a green cheese.

The moon is made of a green cheese.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

The least foolish is wise.

The least foolish is wise.

Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.

Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.

Work at it night and day.

Work at it night and day.