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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.
The weakest goes to the wall.
The weakest goes to the wall.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.
Count not fowre except you have them in a wallett.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
