A true gentleman would rather have his clothes torn than mended.... >>
The fault is as great as he that commits it.... >>
Though you are a prudent old man, do not despise counsel.... >>
Please the eye, and pick the purse.... >>
Let there be food in the pigeon-house, and the pigeons will come to it... >>
Words are but sands; 'tis money buys lands.... (French) >>
The devil owed a cake and paid a loaf.... (English) >>
Prepare for calamity not yet in bud.... (Chinese) >>
Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today.... (English) >>
Bees that have honey in their mouths have stings in their ta... (French) >>