Good weight and measure, are heaven's treasure... >>
The receiver is as bad as the thief.... >>
Christmas comes, but once a year is enough.... >>
A miss is as good as a mile.... >>
Every man hath his hobby-horse.... >>
Ruse only flourishes if it be stolen.... (English) >>
We have no son, and yet are giving him a name.... (Spanish) >>
To find oneself in tight breeches. (Ill at ease--we say in t... (Spanish) >>
By asking for the impossible, obtain the best possible... (Chinese) >>
There is truth in wine.... (Spanish) >>