Better go about than be drowned.... >>
The ox that butted me tossed me into a good place.... >>
The king likes the treachery, but not the traitor.... >>
Tell it her once, and the devil will tell it her ten times.... >>
Neither a good friar for friend, nor a bad one for enemy.... >>
A friend to my table and wine, is no good neighbour.... (French) >>
The abbey does not fail for want on one monk.... (French) >>
Even a coffin is made to measure.... (Russian) >>
Never fall out with your bread and butter... (Scottish) >>
An indispensable thing never has much value.... (Russian) >>