Give neither counsel nor salt till you are asked for it.... >>
A woman, a steak, and a walnut tree, the more they are beaten the bett... >>
For a wife and horse to your neighbour.... >>
She who is born a beauty is born betrothed.... >>
Choose neither a woman nor linen by candlelight.... >>
Pulling the devil by the tail does not lead far young or old... (French) >>
Like a fish out of water.... (Latin) >>
By dint of going wrong all will come right.... (French) >>
Virtue never dwells alone; it always has neighbours.... (Chinese) >>
Better a mouse in the pot than no meat at all... (Turkish) >>