In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.

The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.

The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.

He who profits by a crime, commits it.

He who profits by a crime, commits it.

Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your read more

Let me skim the water with one oar, and with the other touch
sand. [Go not out of your depth.]

With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?

With what knot shall I bind this Proteus, who is ever shifting
his ground?

Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.

Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.

Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.

Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.

That which never has been, never is, and never will be.

That which never has been, never is, and never will be.

Cities seldome change Religion only.

Cities seldome change Religion only.