The loyal man lives no longer than the traitor pleases.... >>
He who asks the fewest favours is the best received.... >>
It is not the hook or the rod, but the bait that lures.... >>
He that does not lie, does not come of good blood.... >>
Don't spoil the ship for a halfpenny-worth of tar.... >>
He that is thrown would still wrestle.... (French) >>
A great fortune in the hands of a fool is a great misfortune... (French) >>
Flies never visit an egg that has no crack.... (Chinese) >>
You can't get blood out of a turnip.... (English) >>
Sweep in front of your own door.... (English) >>