No man understands knavery better than the abbot who has been a monk.... >>
The devil may die without my inheriting his horns.... >>
Many a one is good because he can do no mischief.... >>
One cannot ring the bells and walk in the procession.... >>
Never cross a bridge till you come to it.... >>
Better sit idle than work for naught.... (Spanish) >>
He that neglects time, time will neglect.... (Spanish) >>
A heart in love with beauty never grows old... (Chinese) >>
Take heed of enemies reconciled, and of meat twice boiled.... (English) >>
He that seeks trouble never misses.... (English) >>