Be a horse ever so well shod, he may slip.... >>
A cow does not know what her tail is worth until she has lost it.... >>
Great boasters, little doers.... >>
Fie upon a cloak in fair weather!... >>
Swim on and don't trust.... >>
A fall into a ditch makes you wiser.... (Chinese) >>
The mother who spoils her child, fattens a serpent.... (Spanish) >>
A good name covers theft.... (Spanish) >>
A little gall embitters much honey.... (Spanish) >>
The well-bred hound, if he does not hunt to-day will hunt to... (Spanish) >>