An oak is not felled at one stroke.... >>
One grievance borne, another follows.... >>
A true gentleman would rather have his clothes torn than mended.... >>
For better for worse they have married me.... >>
A scabby colt may make a good horse.... >>
Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of... (American) >>
Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork... (Jewish) >>
In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats.... (English) >>
Fortune is a woman; if you neglect her to-day, expect not to... (French) >>
Experience is good, if not bought too dear.... (English) >>