Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
Short boughs, long vintage.