You cannot sail as you would, but as the wind blows, [387]
You cannot shear the sheep closer than the skin, [388]
You cannot take a cow from a man who has none, [386]
You can’t make pancakes without breaking eggs, [237]
You have broken my head, and now you bring me plaister, [245]
You have debts, and make debts still; if you’ve not lied, lie you will, [213]
You have lent and not recovered; and if recovered, not so much; and if so much, not such; and if such, a mortal enemy, [276] (See Who lends recovers not)
You have married a beauty? So much the worse for you, [109]
You may always find an opportunity in your sleeve, if you choose, [387]
You may as well give a good beating as a bad one, [7]