When misfortune sleeps, let no one wake her.... >>
Don't spoil the ship for a halfpenny-worth of tar.... >>
A blow from a frying-pan, if it does not hurt, smuts.... >>
All's for the best in the best of all possible worlds.... >>
All's fish that comes to the net.... >>
Wild ducks and tomorrow both come without calling.... (Russian) >>
He is like a cat, he always falls on his feet.... (French) >>
The best company must part, as King Dagobert said to his hou... (French) >>
He is like a silver pin, Fair without, but foul within.... (French) >>
I'd rather be red than dead.... (American) >>