To take ambition from a soldier, is to rob him of his spurs.... >>
I thought I had no husband, and I eat up the stew.... >>
Don't stay long when the husband is not at home... >>
Give me the ass that carries me in preference to the horse that throws... >>
He who stumbles and does not fall mends his pace.... >>
There is no spite like that of a proud beggar.... (French) >>
Knock on wood.... (English) >>
Better a mouse in the pot than no meat at all... (Turkish) >>
Listen or your tongue will keep you deaf... (Native American) >>
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will co... (Persian) >>