Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

Let the cobbler stick to his last.

Let the cobbler stick to his last.

The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]

Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.

Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.

He that gives me small gifts would have me live.

He that gives me small gifts would have me live.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

There is room left also for several to bring their friends.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.

In vaine is the mill-clacke, if the Miller his hearing lack.