He who would rise in the world should veil his ambition with the forms... >>
Govern a small family as you would cook a small fish, very gently.... >>
A flea on the top of a bald head.... >>
He who is not impatient is not in love... >>
A book holds a house of gold.... >>
One drink is just right; two is too many; three are too few... (German) >>
Where one door is shut another opens.... (Spanish) >>
Blind men can judge no colours.... (English) >>
The ass knows well in whose face be brays.... (Spanish) >>
There is no better surgeon than one with many scars.... (Spanish) >>