The last comers are often the masters.... >>
One has always strength enough to bear the misfortunes of one's friend... >>
The arguments of the strongest have always the most weight.... >>
Never limp before the lame.... >>
One must be either anvil or hammer.... >>
Never miss a good chance to shut up.... (American) >>
Coming events cast their shadow before.... (Spanish) >>
Ask not after a good man's pedigree.... (Spanish) >>
One cannot blow and swallow at the same time.... (Spanish) >>
Praise a maid in the morning, and the weather at night.... (Italian) >>