One eye on the frying-pan and the other on the cat.... >>
The old wife, if she does not serve for a pot, serves for a cover.... >>
They took away the mirror from me because I was ugly, and gave it to t... >>
The son of an ass brays twice a day.... >>
When you are on the road speak not ill of your enemy.... >>
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep... (Jewish) >>
Handsomely asked, handsomely refused.... (French) >>
Choose neither a woman nor linen by candlelight.... (Italian) >>
I was angered, for I had no shoes. Then I met a man who had ... (Chinese) >>
After mischance every one is wise.... (French) >>