Never ask of him who has, but of him you know wishes you well.... >>
Money soothes more than a gentleman's words.... >>
Poverty does not destroy virtue, nor does wealth bestow it.... >>
Were you at the wedding, Molly? No, mother, but the bride was very fin... >>
Old as is the boat it may cross the ferry once.... >>
If you have a sore eye wipe it with your elbow.... (French) >>
There is no flying without wings... (French) >>
Take an ox by his horn, a man by his word.... (French) >>
Happy the child whose father goes to the devil.... (French) >>
He that stumbles and falls not, mends his pace.... (French) >>