Prithee don't screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners.
Old houses mended, Cost little less than new before they're ended.
Who fears t' offend takes the first step to please.
So mourn'd the dame of Ephesus her love.
When we are conscious of the least comparative merit in ourselves, we should take as much care to conceal the value we set upon it, as if it were a real defect; to be elated or vain upon it is showing your money before people in want.
Possession is eleven points in the law.