As sore places meet most rubs, proud folks meet most affronts.
He that by the Plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive.
Let all Men know thee, but no man know thee thoroughly: Men freely ford that see the shallows.
Saying and Doing, have quarrel'd and parted.
Let thy vices die before thee.
Great Modesty often hides great Merit.
The thrifty maxim of the wary Dutch, Is to save all the Money they can touch
The same man cannot be both Friend and Flatterer.
He is no clown that drives the plow, but he that doth clownish things.
If Pride leads the Van, Beggary brings up the Rear.