Where man is not, nature is barren.... >>
It little avails the unfortunate to be brave.... >>
A sooty chimney costs many a beef-steak.... >>
Every man should support himself, and not hang upon another.... >>
Before you marry, beware, for it is a knot difficult to untie.... >>
Under a ragged coat lies wisdom... (Maori) >>
A noble prince or king never has a coin to bless himself.... (French) >>
A guest and a fish after three days are poison.... (French) >>
A muffled cat never caught a mouse.... (French) >>
Glutton: one who digs his grave with his teeth.... (French) >>