You cannot make an ass drink if he is not thirsty.... >>
He was born with a caul.... >>
God puts a good root in the little pig's way.... >>
There is no flavour in a swallowed morsel.... >>
Travellers from afar can lie with impunity.... >>
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never h... (American) >>
A runaway monk never praises his monastery.... (Italian) >>
I perfectly feel even at my fingers end.... (Spanish) >>
Better a mouse in the pot than no flesh at all.... (Italian) >>
As are the times, so are the manners.... (Spanish) >>