Give a clown your finger, and he will take your hand.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle and the distaffe.
To the counsell of fooles a woodden bell.
The great would have none great and the little all little.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.