When in doubt, don't.
The only certain things in life are death and taxes!
Lawyers, Preachers, and Tomtits Eggs, there are more of them hatch'd than come to perfection.
Praise little, dispraise less.
It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.
Mary's mouth cost her nothing for she never opens it but at others' expense.