By the thread we unwind the skein.... >>
A pig bought on credit is forever grunting.... >>
From a thorn comes a rose, and from a rose comes a thorn... >>
A bad excuse is better than none.... >>
Go not with every ailment to the doctor, with every plea to the lawyer... >>
Teeth placed before the tongue give good advice.... (Italian) >>
After one loss come many.... (French) >>
Under a tattered cloak you will generally find a good drinke... (Romanian) >>
Better wed over the mixen than over the moor.... (English) >>
Never give advice unless asked... (Arab) >>