One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.
Charity begins at home, but should not end there.
It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf.
Many would be cowards if they had courage enough.
In fair weather prepare for foul.
He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.
Many come to bring their clothes to church rather than themselves.
All doors open to courtesy.
A good horse should be seldom spurred.
With foxes we must play the fox.
Memory is the treasure house of the mind wherein the monuments thereof are kept and preserved.
All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer.
Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.
He that plants trees loves others besides himself.
Scalded cats fear even cold water.
The devil lies brooding in the miser’s chest.
The patient is not likely to recover who makes the doctor his heir.
Light, God’s eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.
Wine hath drowned more men than the sea.
If you have one true friend you have more than your share.