Four things put a man beside himself--women, tobacco, cards, and wine.... >>
A man gains nothing by vain glory but contempt and hatred.... >>
As the call, so the echo.... >>
On dry land even brackish water is good.... >>
Let them whip me in the market-place, provided it be not known at home... >>
Every fool likes his bauble.... (French) >>
Why buy a cow when milk is so cheap?... (French) >>
A handfull of patience is worth a bushel of brains... (Russian) >>
Elbow-grease is a great preventative of disease.... (French) >>
A fool's voice is known by a multitude of words.... (French) >>