The horseshoe that clatters wants a nail.... >>
There is no lock, if the pick is of gold.... >>
Where luck is wanting, diligence is useless.... >>
Vainglory blossoms, and bears no fruit.... >>
Three men helping one another will do as much as six men singly.... >>
Pick and choose, and take the worst.... (French) >>
The best manure is under the farmer's foot... (English) >>
A man may bear till his back breaks.... (French) >>
A man may lead a horse to water, but cannot make him drink.... (English) >>
If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself... (Chinese) >>