Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887. | | Spinning |
| It is better to spin all night with Penelope than sing all night with Helen. | 1 |
She that gazes much spins not much. | 2 |
Spinner, spin softly, you disturb me, I am praying. Portuguese. | 3 |
Spin not too fine a thread lest it break in weaving up. | 4 |
That which will not be spun let it not come between the spindle and the distaff. | 5 |
You must spoil before you spin. | 6 | |
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