So wise, so young, they say, do ne'er live long.... >>
It is the bait that lures, not the fisherman or the rod.... >>
In less than a thousand years we shall all be bald.... >>
It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.... >>
If you want to beat a dog, say he eat your iron.... >>
Some men go through a forest and see no firewood.... (English) >>
Little pitchers have long ears.... (French) >>
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.... (Unknown) >>
A hundred years is not much, but never is a long while.... (French) >>
Advisers are not the payers.... (French) >>