If you bow at all, bow low... >>
The first time it is a favour, the second time a rule.... >>
The one legged never stumble.... >>
Keep your broken arm inside your sleeve... >>
Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water... >>
A pig bought on credit is forever grunting.... (Spanish) >>
It fares ill with the house where the spinning-wheel command... (Spanish) >>
Never ask of him who has, but of him you know wishes you wel... (Spanish) >>
Many speak much who cannot speak well.... (American) >>
The gentle hawk mans herself.... (French) >>