A peasant will stand on the top of a hill for a very long time with hi... >>
He who greases his wheels, helps his oxen.... >>
Fox's broth, cold and scalding.... >>
Better there should be too much than too little.... >>
Curses, like chickens, come home to roost.... >>
Handsomely asked, handsomely refused.... (French) >>
The doctor is often more to be feared than the disease.... (French) >>
He who lives long knows what pain is.... (French) >>
One "take this" is worth more than two "you shall have."... (French) >>
It is not enough to run; one must start in time.... (French) >>