He that riseth first, is first drest.

He that riseth first, is first drest.

The Germans wit is in his fingers.

The Germans wit is in his fingers.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.

One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.

Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]

Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]

The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more

The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."

Three can hold their peace, if two be away.

Three can hold their peace, if two be away.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.