A spaniel, a wife, and a walnut tree, The more you beat 'em the better... >>
A honeyed tongue with a heart of gall.... >>
A good thing can be twice, nay, even thrice spoken.... >>
Every fool likes his bauble.... >>
Who does not venture gets neither horse nor mule, and who ventures too... >>
To run away is not glorious, but very healthy.... (Russian) >>
The poor man has his crop destroyed by hail every year.... (Spanish) >>
He who helps everybody, helps nobody.... (Spanish) >>
A mistress in a high place is not a bad thing.... (Spanish) >>
He who greases his wheels, helps his oxen.... (Spanish) >>