1609 English Proverbs / Page 58
1141.
Seek and ye shall find.1142.
Self-praise is nno praise at all.1143.
Self-praise is no praise at all.1144.
Self-preservation is the first law of nature.1145.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth.1146.
Send your charity abroad wrapped in blankets.1147.
Set a thief to catch a thief.1148.
Set good against evil.1149.
Set out wisely at first; custom will make every virtue more easy and pleasant to you than any vice can be.1150.
Sex is like war, both are exciting but neither informative.1151.
Short acquaintance brings repentance.1152.
Silence is golden.1153.
Silence means consent.1154.
Six hours for a man, seven for a woman, and eight for a fool.1155.
Six hours' sleep for a man, seven for a woman and eight for a fool.1156.
Slop your hogs before you feed your children.1157.
Small cheer and great welcome make a great feast.1158.
Smile, and the world smiles with you. Cry, and you cry alone.1159.
Soft fire makes sweet malt.1160.
Some are very busy and yet do nothing.