He who would rise in the world should veil his ambition with the forms... >>
The best soldiers are not warlike.... >>
Do not lengthen the quarrel while there is an opportunity of escaping... >>
Donkey's lips do not fit onto a horse's mouth... >>
Govern a small family as you would cook a small fish, very gently.... >>
There is no worse water than that which sleeps.... (French) >>
Make good flour, and do not blow the trumpet.... (Spanish) >>
A joyful evening may follow a sorrowful morning.... (English) >>
Don't keep a dog and bark yourself... (English) >>
Don't bet more than you can afford to lose.... (Spanish) >>