Seven is company, and nine confusion. (Alluding to a dinner party.)... >>
If you would acquire fame, let not the sun shine on you in bed.... >>
Covetousness bursts the bag.... >>
Hear first, and speak afterwards.... >>
Do not tell your secrets behind a wall or a hedge.... >>
What you can't get is just what suits you.... (French) >>
Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will co... (Persian) >>
Another's misfortune is only a dream.... (French) >>
To run away is not glorious, but very healthy.... (Russian) >>
Be a horse ever so well shod, he may slip.... (French) >>