Now blessings light on him that first invented this same sleep. It covers a man all over, thoughts and all, like a cloak.
For if he like a madman lived; At least he like a wise one died.
Heaven's help is better than early rising.
A closed mouth catches no flies.
Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.
Make it thy business to know thyself, which is the most difficult lesson in the world