I send thee myrrh, not that thou mayest be by it perfumed, but it perfumed by thee.

我打发没药给你，不是叫你因它发香，乃是叫它因你发香。

If advice will not improve him, neither will the rod.

劝戒不能使他进步，杖也不能。

If all men were just, there would be no need of valour.

如果所有的人都是正义的，就不需要勇敢。

If all the bees made honey, there would be enough for even gypsies to eat.

如果所有的蜜蜂都酿蜜，就连吉普赛人也能吃了。

If deeds are wanting, all words appear mere vanity and emptiness.

如果没有行动，所有的言语都只会显得空虚和空虚。

If you cannot catch a fish, do not blame the sea.

如果你抓不到一条鱼，不要怪大海。

If you steal something small you are a petty thief, but if you steal millions you are a gentleman of society.

如果你偷了一些小东西，你就是小偷小摸;但如果你偷了几百万，你就是上流社会的绅士。

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

如果你想成为好人，首先要相信自己是坏人。

Ill beef ne'er made gude broo.

我从来没有吃过坏牛肉。

Ill-timed laughter is a dangerous evil.

不合时宜的大笑是一种危险的罪恶。

In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.

在用奶酪引诱捕鼠器时，一定要给老鼠留出空间。

In hospitality, the chief thing is the good will.

在酒店业，最主要的是善意。

In the young, silence is better than speech.

年轻时，沉默胜于雄辩。

In times of difficulty, friendship is on trial.

患难见真情。

It is better in times of need to have a friend rather than money.

在需要朋友的时候，有朋友比有钱更好。