Listeners hear no good of themselves.... >>
In a smith's house the knife is wooden.... >>
He who keeps his own secret avoids much mischief.... >>
It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.... >>
He who promises incurs a debt.... >>
Nothing is more easily blotted out than a good turn.... (French) >>
If you wrestle with a collier you will get a blotch.... (French) >>
The bleating of the lamb merely arouses the tiger.... (French) >>
Night has no friend.... (French) >>
Hares are not caught by the sound of the drum.... (French) >>