A great estate is not gotten in a few hours.... >>
There are no foolish trades, there are only foolish people.... >>
'Twixt the word and the deed there's a long step.... >>
A man of straw is worth a woman of gold.... >>
A galled horse does not care to be curried.... >>
The more acquaintance, the more danger.... (English) >>
Command your wealth, else that will command you.... (Spanish) >>
Either the ass will die, or he that goads it.... (Spanish) >>
The shirt is nearer than the frock.... (Spanish) >>
Colts by falling, and lads by losing, grow prudent.... (Spanish) >>