If great men would have care of little ones, both would last long.

Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.

There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse of brain, says the Spaniard.

A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.

I had rather ride on an ass that carries me than a horse that throws me.

If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.

If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.