Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

The tree is known by his fruit.

The tree is known by his fruit.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.

Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.

As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.

As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.

Be it not in thy care. Go,
I charge thee, invite them all; let in the tide
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Be it not in thy care. Go,
I charge thee, invite them all; let in the tide
Of knaves once more; my cook and I'll provide.

The big thieves hang the little ones.

The big thieves hang the little ones.

When in doubt, do nowt.

When in doubt, do nowt.

There are faults we would fain pardon.

There are faults we would fain pardon.