Forbid us something, and that thing we desire.
We little know the things for which we pray.
With empty hand no man can lure a hawk.
'My lige lady, generally,' quod he, 'Wommen desyren to have sovereyntee As well over hir housbond as hir love.'
The greatest scholars are not usually the wisest people.
Ther nis no werkman, whatsoevere he be, That may bothe werke wel and hastily.