1263. Plough. Don't stop the plough to catch a mouse.

1264. Plough. A man must plough with such oxen as he hath.

1265. Plough.

He that by the plough would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive.

1266. Poor. Do not live poor to die rich.

1267. Poor. As poor as Job.

1268. Poor folk. Poor folk have few kindred.

1269. Poor folk. Poor folk are glad of pottage.

1270. Pope. He that would be Pope must think of nothing else.

1271. Possession. Possession is nine points of the law, and they say there are but ten.