Whatever way you take there is a league of bad road.... >>
We have no son, and yet are giving him a name.... >>
Who is your enemy? A man of your own trade.... >>
Where luck is wanting, diligence is useless.... >>
When misfortune sleeps, let no one wake her.... >>
Tough times don't last but tough people do.... (French) >>
Nature goes her own way.... (English) >>
The old ox plows a straight furrow.... (English) >>
Mend the pen only after the sheep are all gone.... (Chinese) >>
The crow went travelling abroad and came home just as black.... (English) >>