There is but one good mother-in-law and she is dead... >>
Think of ease, but work on.... >>
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calms.... >>
Young men's knocks old men feel.... >>
Use your enemy's hand to catch a snake... >>
Riches serve a wise man, but command a fool.... (French) >>
He who sees leather cut asks for a thong.... (French) >>
A hook's well lost to catch a salmon.... (French) >>
The dog wags his tail, not for you, but for your bread... (Danish) >>
Even after a bad harvest there must be sowing.... (Latin) >>