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.

She that gazes much spins not much.

Spinner, spin softly, you disturb me, I am praying.Portuguese.

Spin not too fine a thread lest it break in weaving up.

That which will not be spun let it not come between the spindle and the distaff.

You must spoil before you spin.