Copper begets copper, and not ()the labour of) men's bones.... >>
He who wants to catch fish must not mind a wetting.... >>
The scalded cat dreads cold water.... >>
If you want to know what a ducat is worth, try to borrow one.... >>
It goes ill in the house where the hen sings and the cock is silent.... >>
It is merry in hall when beards wag all.... (French) >>
If you wish good advice, consult an old man... (Haitian) >>
One deceit brings on another.... (French) >>
He who has his purse full preaches to the poor man.... (French) >>
He that spends more than he is worth spins a rope for his ow... (French) >>