The handsomest woman can only give what she has.... >>
A good tale is none the worse for being twice told.... >>
An ounce of favour goes further, or is worth more, than a pound of jus... >>
He is a great fool who forgets himself.... >>
Cherries are bitter to the glutted blackbird.... >>
It is in vain to cast nets in a river where there are no fis... (Spanish) >>
A covetous abbot for one offering loses a hundred.... (Spanish) >>
Wherever you may be, do as you see done.... (Spanish) >>
Do not stuff your servant with bread, and he won't ask for c... (Spanish) >>
If you want to beat a dog, say he eat your iron.... (Spanish) >>