The sharper the storm, the sooner it's over.... >>
He has much to do who would please everybody.... >>
A little gall embitters much honey.... >>
He who does not repair his gutter has a whole house to repair.... >>
He that would be healthy must wear his winter clothes in summer.... >>
A man may bear till his back breaks.... (French) >>
The worst clothed go to windward.... (French) >>
The nearer the bone, the sweeter the meat.... (English) >>
Deceive the rich and powerful if you will, but don't insult ... (English) >>
Give out that you have many friends, and believe that you ha... (French) >>