The greatest scholars are not usually the wisest people.

Certes, they been lye to hounds, for an hound when he cometh by the roses, or by other bushes, though he may nat pisse, yet wole he heve up his leg and make a countenance to pisse.

With empty hand no man can lure a hawk.

Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.

One flesh they are; and one flesh, so I'd guess, Has but one heart, come grief or happiness.

Many a true word is spoken in jest

Fie on possession, But if a man be vertuous withal.