He who pledges or promises runs in debt.... >>
Cow of many--well milked and badly fed.... >>
Serve a lord and you'll know what is grief.... >>
the rotten apple spoils its companion.... >>
The hunchback does not see his own hump, but sees his companion's.... >>
'Tis possible if true.... (French) >>
Sit a beggar at your table and he will soon put his feet on ... (Russian) >>
Take thy thoughts to bed with thee, for the morning is wiser... (Russian) >>
Take the bitter with the sweet.... (American) >>
A colt you may break, but an old horse you never can.... (French) >>