It is but a poor establishment where there are not many superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to the thieves.

The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.

Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment.

The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it was first seasoned.

Carpe diem. (Seize the day.)

A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.

The dispute is still before the judge.