No flies light on a boiling pot.... >>
What is much desired is not believed when it comes.... >>
Pour not water on a drowned mouse.... >>
The best cook drops a whole tomato.... >>
Talk little and well, and you will be looked upon as somebody.... >>
After the daughter is married, then come sons-in-law in plen... (French) >>
One must talk soothingly to the dog until one has passed him... (French) >>
He that hath a head of wax must not walk in the sun.... (Latin) >>
Every dog is valiant in his own kennel.... (French) >>
Better walk before a hen than behind an ox.... (French) >>