There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.

He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.

If the first of July be rainy weather,
It will rain, more of less, for four weeks together.

If the first of July be rainy weather,
It will rain, more of less, for four weeks together.

Sit in your place and none can make you rise.

Sit in your place and none can make you rise.

Anything for a quiet life.

Anything for a quiet life.

Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.

Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

Never less alone, than when alone.

Never less alone, than when alone.

Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.

Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.