Never advise anyone to go to war or to marry... >>
Better a mouse in the pot than no meat at all... >>
He that has an ill name is half hanged.... (Spanish) >>
Take in laundry before you take in partners.... (Spanish) >>
The shirt is nearer than the frock.... (Spanish) >>
Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.... (American) >>
The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley.... (French) >>