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

Mischief

He prepares evil for himself who plots mischief for others.Latin.

He that hinders not a mischief when it is in his power, is guilty of it.

He that is disposed for mischief will never want occasion.

He’ll find money for mischief when he can find none for corn.

If we would avoid a mischief we must not be very kind and familiar with an evil man.

Little mischief—too much.

Many a one is good because he can do no mischief.French.

Mischief comes soon enough.

Mischiefs come by the pound and go away by the ounce.

That mischief comes justly that is of your own seeking.

Welcome mischief if thou comest alone.