Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Striking

He that strikes my dog would strike me if he durst.

He that strikes with his tongue must ward with his head.

He that strikes with his sword shall be beaten with the stabbard.

He who strikes another does not strike far from the head.Danish.

Strike but bear.Plutarch’s Life of Themistocles.

Strike—for your altars and your fires,
Strike—for the green graves of your sires,
God—and your native land!Fitz-Greene Halleck.

Strike, Dawkins, the devil is in the hemp.

Strike while the iron is hot.John Webster.

Strike while the iron’s hot.French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish.