He that ties well, unties well.... >>
The woman in finery, the house in filth, but the doorway swept.... >>
He who lives a long life must pass through much evil.... >>
He who does no more than another is no better than another.... >>
Ill luck enters by fathoms and departs by inches.... >>
To open a shop is easy, to keep it open is an art.... (Chinese) >>
God save you from a man who has but one business.... (French) >>
Take heed of an ox before. an ass behind, and a monk on all ... (French) >>
Never draw your dirk when a blow will do it... (Chinese) >>
God will be present, whether asked or not... (Arabic) >>