He that loses the game, let him talk away.

A heavy purse makes a light heart.

He is like a bag-pipe—he never makes a noise till his belly’s full.

Out of the kitchen comes the tune.

Falling is easier than rising.

A woman has an excuse readier than an apron.

The secret of an old woman scolding (i.e., no secret at all).

A bad wife takes advice from every man but her own husband.

The daughter of an active old woman makes a bad housekeeper.

Never take a wife who has no faults.