A crooked log makes a good fire.... >>
'Tis everywhere the same as here.... >>
He is a thief indeed who robs a thief.... >>
He cannot be a friend to any one who is his own enemy.... >>
He is a horse with four white feet (i.e., he is unlucky).... >>
Don't cut off your nose to spite your face.... (American) >>
On dry land even brackish water is good.... (Spanish) >>
Plough deep and you will have plenty of corn.... (Spanish) >>
Foster a raven and it will peck out your eyes.... (Spanish) >>
Let no one take a pawn that eats.... (Spanish) >>