He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.

He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

This is no time for staring about.

This is no time for staring about.

O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!

O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!

In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.

In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.

He is most powerful who governs himself.

He is most powerful who governs himself.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.

An idle head is a boxe for the winde.

An idle head is a boxe for the winde.