Rather a single grape for me than a brace of figs for thee.... >>
He carries fire in one hand, water in the other.... >>
It is too late for the bird to scream when it is caught.... >>
It is well to leave off playing when the game is at its best.... >>
Ignorance is bliss... >>
Sell publicly and buy privately.... (Spanish) >>
Those who have fine clothes in their chests can wear rags.... (Italian) >>
When the corsair promises masses and candles, it goes ill wi... (Spanish) >>
Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches... (English) >>
Get what you can and keep what you have; that's the way to g... (English) >>