One egg is economy, two is gentility, three is greediness, and the fourth is wastefulness.
If persons knew how good a hen is in January, none would be left on the roost.
The cheese of sheep, the milk of goats, and the butter of cows are the best.
The three victuals of health: honey, butter, and milk.
The three victuals of sickness: flesh meat, ale, and vinegar.
Take not thy coat off before Ascension day.
If thou wilt become unwell, wash thy head and go to sleep.
In pottage without herbs there is neither goodness nor nourishment.
If thou wilt die, eat roast mutton and sleep soon after it.
If thou wilt eat a bad thing, eat roast hare.