To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.

To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

The point is plain as a pike staff.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

Feares are divided in the midst.

Feares are divided in the midst.

All wish for knowledge, but no one wishes to pay the price of it.

All wish for knowledge, but no one wishes to pay the price of it.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.

He who is first in time has the prior right.

He who is first in time has the prior right.

The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.

The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.

The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.

The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.