A man surprised is half beaten.
Send not for a hatchet to break open an egg with.
He that makes himself an ass must not take it ill if men ride him.
A thief passes for a gentleman when stealing has made him rich.
There is a sort of pleasure in indulging of grief.
He that listens after what people say of him shall never have peace.
He invites future injuries who rewards past ones.
Would you know secrets? Look for them in grief or pleasure.
A lie has no leg, but a scandal has wings.
Drown not thyself to save a drowning man.
