The best cast at dice is not to play.... >>
The mother who spoils her child, fattens a serpent.... >>
With a staircase before you, you look for a rope to go down by.... >>
When they offer you a ring, hold out your finger.... >>
When we think to catch we are sometimes caught.... >>
To scare a bird is not the way to catch it.... (French) >>
Don't worry if you borrow, but worry if you lend.... (Russian) >>
A lizard on a cushion will still seek leaves.... (Russian) >>
Don't run too far, you will have to return the same distance... (Jewish) >>
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerni... (Polish) >>