He is blind enough who cannot see through a sieve.... >>
A great leap gives a great shake.... >>
An ounce of state to a pound of gold.... >>
Drink wine upon figs.... >>
He who builds a house, or marries, is left with a lank purse.... >>
Greater qualities are needed to bear good fortune than bad.... (French) >>
Waiting for a rabbit to hit upon a tree and be killed in ord... (Chinese) >>
There is a pinch of the madman in every great man... (Russian) >>
Advice to all, security for none.... (English) >>
Every potter vaunts his own pot.... (French) >>