Would you persuade, speak of interest, not of reason.
Buy what thou hast no need of and ere long thou shalt sell thy necessities.
It's better to swim in the sea below Than to swing in the air and feed the crow, Says jolly Ned Teach of Bristol.
A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines.
If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy.
Read much, but not too many books.