Work at it night and day.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out at the back.
Content with his past life, let him take leave of life like a satiated guest.
Let every man find pleasure in practising the profession he has learnt.
A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small, to pinch the feet. So it is with those whose fortune does not suit them.
In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a shrew.]