A turn of the key is better than the conscience of a friar.... >>
One grievance borne, another follows.... >>
Vainglory blossoms, and bears no fruit.... >>
Take in laundry before you take in partners.... >>
The dress does not make the friar.... >>
Fat broth cannot be made of nothing.... (French) >>
A big nose never spoiled a handsome face.... (French) >>
It takes three generation to make a gentleman.... (American) >>
A Sunday's child never dies of the plague.... (French) >>
A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two wat... (French) >>