Apollo was held the god of physic and sender of disease. Both were originally the same trade, and still continue.
A chuck under the chin is worth two kisses.
Fools are apt to imitate only the defects of their betters.
I know Sir John will go, though he was sure it would rain cats and dogs.
Fine words! I wonder where you stole them.
The worthiest people are the most injured by slander, as is the best fruit which the birds have been pecking at.