On dry land even brackish water is good.... >>
Where luck is wanting, diligence is useless.... >>
The well-bred hound, if he does not hunt to-day will hunt to-morrow.... >>
To beards with money cavaliers pay respect.... >>
The rat that has but one hole is soon caught.... >>
He is like a silver pin, Fair without, but foul within.... (French) >>
Zeal without knowledge is the sister of folly.... (English) >>
Do not triumph before the victory.... (English) >>
Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never ... (English) >>
Land was never lost for want of an heir.... (Italian) >>