The Youngest Thorns Are
The youngest thorns are the sharpest.
What Is Nearest The Heart
What is nearest the heart is nearest the mouth.
Three People Can Keep A Secret
Three people can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.
The Tree Remains
The tree remains, but not so the hand that put it.
When Fire Is Applied
When fire is applied to a stone it cracks.
Your Pocket Is Your Friend
Your pocket is your friend.
The Waiting Man Thinks
The waiting man thinks the time long.
Youth Does Not Mind
Youth does not mind where it sets its foot.
There’s Never A Wise Man
There’s never a wise man without fault.
You Must Crack The Nuts
You must crack the nuts before you can eat the kernel.
Youth Has A Small Head
Youth has a small head.
Women Do Not Drink Liquor
Women do not drink liquor, but it disappears when they are present.
There’s No Hearth Like
There’s no hearth like your own hearth.
Watching Is A Part Of Good Play
Watching is a part of good play.
You Must Empty A Box
You must empty a box before you fill it again.
The Shortcut To Food
The shortcut to food but the long way to work.
The Thief Is No Danger To The Beggar
The thief is no danger to the beggar.
When The Apple Is Ripe, It Will Fall
When the apple is ripe, it will fall.
The Stars Make No Noise
The stars make no noise.
The Wine Is Sweet
The wine is sweet, the paying bitter.