The stronger the seam the worse the rent.... >>
The devil was so fond of his children that he plucked out their eyes.... >>
'Tis sweet at certain times to drop the sage.... >>
If it only depends on swearing, the cow is ours.... >>
The best you get is an even break.... >>
Close, but no cigar.... (American) >>
He who always tells me a lie never cheats me.... (Spanish) >>
An ass is but an ass, though laden with gold... (Arab) >>
God grant me to contend with those that understand me.... (Spanish) >>
All things good to know are difficult to learn... (Greek) >>