General

'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.

'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.

Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.

The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.

The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.

The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.

Them that has, gets.

Them that has, gets.

Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more

Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.

There's always a shot in the locker.

There's always a shot in the locker.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.

The plant often removed cannot thrive.