For the first fourteen years for a rod they do while for the next as a pearl in the world they do shine. For the next trim beauty beginneth to swerve. For the next matrons or drudges they serve. For the next doth crave a staff for a stay. For the next a bier to fetch them away.

Sweet April showers do spring May flowers.

Who quick be to borrow and slow be to pay, their credit is naught, go they ever so gay.

In March and in April from morning till night In sowing and seeding good housewives delight.

Seek home for rest, for home is best.

God sendeth and giveth both mouth and the meat.

Who goes a-borrowing goes a-sorrowing.