A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.... >>
If a hen does not prate she'll never lay.... >>
Self-praise is no praise at all.... >>
Of wine the middle, of oil the top, and of honey the bottom is best.... >>
Money never cometh out of season.... >>
A dog does not always bark at the front gate.... (Spanish) >>
The scalded cat dreads cold water.... (Spanish) >>
When the iron is hot, then is the time to strike.... (Spanish) >>
Believe that, and drink some water (to wash it down.)... (French) >>
He that will not when he may, when he will he shall have nay... (Spanish) >>