He that sups with the devil . . .
Posted by SALLY on January 06, 2003
Looking for the origin of 'He who sups with the devil should use a long spoon'. This phrase appears in both Chaucer and Shakespeare. Is it a serving spoon?? A long handled spoon would be difficult to eat with!
- He that sups with the devil . . . Word Wizard 01/06/03
- He that sups with the devil . . . Bruce Kahl 01/06/03