Neutrals think to tread on eggs and break none, [163]

Never advise a man to go to the wars, or to marry, [225]

Never ask of him who has, but of him you know wishes you well, [238]

Never challenge a fool to do wrong, [23]

Never did capon love a hen, [27]

Never do evil that good may come of it, [114]

Never fell oak at the very first stroke, [145] (See An oak)

Never give advice unasked, [166]

Never give the skin when you can pay with the wool, [150]

Never heed the colour of a gift horse, [66]