The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

The mill cannot grind with water that's past.

Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.

Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.

Neither cast your pearls before swine.

Neither cast your pearls before swine.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

The reverse side also has a reverse side.

The reverse side also has a reverse side.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).

To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).

Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.

Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.

None but the brave deserve the fair.

None but the brave deserve the fair.