Lovers are commonly industrious to make themselves uneasy.
I do not say a proverb is amiss when aptly and reasonably applied, but to be forever discharging them, right or wrong, hit or miss, renders conversation insipid and vulgar.
Since we have a good loaf, let us not look for cheesecakes.
A man prepared has half fought the battle.
Jests that give pains are no jests.
Though Gods attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.