After the house is finished, he deserts it.... >>
Three things kill a man: a scorching son, suppers, and cares.... >>
He who has to deal with a blockhead has need of much brains.... >>
Friday pretexts for not fasting (meaning pleas of indisposition for no... >>
He who has a good wife can bear any evil.... >>
Nothing is more easily blotted out than a good turn.... (French) >>
A fool's voice is known by a multitude of words.... (French) >>
A bird can roost but on one branch, a mouse can drink not mo... (Chinese) >>
Children are what they are made.... (French) >>
Whom we love best, to them we can say least.... (English) >>