Where'er an ass is crown'd to fame, both town and country bear the shame. 无论在什么地方，只要驴子戴上了名誉的王冠，城镇和乡村都会蒙受耻辱。
The sun-dial counts only the bright hours. 日晷只显示明亮的时间。
Part with your head, but not with your secret. 用你的头，但不要用你的秘密。
When you reject gifts from heaven you will be rewarded in hell. 你若不领受从天上来的恩赐，就必死在地狱里。
The Moggrebyns said to the people of Cairo, " Why do not ye love us?" "On account of your ill natured character," they replied. 摩格里宾夫妇对开罗人民说:“你们为什么不爱我们?”“因为你的坏脾气，”他们回答。
Fair flowers do not remain long by the wayside. 美丽的花朵不会在路旁停留太久。
Truth gives a short answer, lies go round about. 真理给出一个简短的答案，谎言四处传播。