Fair is he that comes, but fairer he that brings.... >>
He who takes a wife takes a master.... >>
Cherries are bitter to the glutted blackbird.... >>
It is not enough to run; one must start in time.... >>
It is easier to abstain than to restrain.... >>
Better a mouse in the pot than no meat at all... (Turkish) >>
Shut your door, and you will make your neighbour a good woma... (Spanish) >>
He who eats and puts by, has sufficient for two meals.... (Spanish) >>
Praise a maid in the morning, and the weather at night.... (Italian) >>
Ask too much to get enough.... (Spanish) >>