Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?

Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?

The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.

The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

All things require skill, but an appetite.

There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.

There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.

He that lives most dies most.

He that lives most dies most.

There is as much love between you and me as between the wolf and
the lamb.

There is as much love between you and me as between the wolf and
the lamb.

The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.

The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.