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He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.
He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.
Good is to bee sought out, and evill attended.
Feares are divided in the midst.
Feares are divided in the midst.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.