A sunbeam passes through pollution unpolluted. Eusebius.

A surfeit of sweetest things. Mid. N.'s Dream, ii. 3.

As water spilt upon the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. Bible.

As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities. Froude.

As we are born to work, so others are born to 15 watch over us while working. Goldsmith.

As weel be oot o' the world as oot o' the fashion. Sc. Pr.

As wholesome meat corrupteth to little worms, so good forms and orders corrupt into a number of petty observances. Bacon.

As yet a child, not yet a fool to fame, / I lisp'd in numbers, for the numbers came. Pope.

As you do to others, expect others to do to you. Pr.

As you make your bed you must lie on it. Pr. 20