The king goes as far as he can, not so far as he would.... >>
Happy the house in which there is no shaven crown.... >>
If love be timid it is not true.... >>
He that will not when he may, when he will he shall have nay.... >>
It is in vain to cast nets in a river where there are no fish.... >>
Who spits against heaven, it falls on his head.... (French) >>
Fools build houses, and wise men buy them.... (English) >>
The days follow each other and are not alike.... (French) >>
A clown enriched knows neither relation nor friend.... (French) >>
Familiarity breeds contempt.... (English) >>