We are a kind of posterity in respect to them.
There's small Revenge in Words, but Words may be greatly revenged
Diligence is the mother of good luck, and God gives all things to industry. Work while it is called today, for you know not how much you may be hindered by tomorrow. One today is worth two tomorrows; never leave that till tomorrow which you can do to-day.
Speak little, do much.
Never praise your cider or your horse
... there is much truth in the Italian saying, 'Make yourselves sheep, and the wolves will eat you.'