Speak and speed: the close mouth catches no flies.

I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husbands, or commanding wives.

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.

Dangerous, therefore, is it to take shelter under a tree, during a thunder-gust. It has been fatal to many, both men and beasts.

He that displays too often his wife and his wallet is in danger of having both of them borrowed.

He who gives up freedom for safety deserves neither.

Some make Conscience of wearing a Hat in the Church, who make none of robbing the Altar.